What is another word for cross-hairs?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈɒshˈe͡əz] (IPA)

Cross-hairs are typically two intersecting lines that are used for aiming in various fields such as shooting or surveying. Some synonyms for cross-hairs include reticle, target, bullseye, sighting, aiming point, and focal point. The reticle is a series of fine lines or dots inside a scope or optical device used for aiming at a target. A bullseye is a circular object with concentric rings that are used as a target in shooting. Sighting refers to the process of aligning the cross-hairs with the target while aiming. Aiming point, as the name suggests, is the precise spot on the target that the cross-hairs are directed towards. The focal point is the center of the cross-hairs where they intersect.

What are the hypernyms for Cross-hairs?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Word of the Day

SOV ARCH INTERN MED
SOV ARCH INTERN MED is not a word but a series of abbreviated terms used to refer to a medical journal called "Archives of Internal Medicine". This journal, now known as "JAMA Inte...