crosshairs

Meanings

• noun

  A aiming device consisting of two superimposed sets of wires or lines with an intersection point where the shooter aligns the target.

  - "The hunter took aim with his rifle, lining up the crosshairs on the deer's chest."
  - "The sniper adjusted the crosshairs on his scope to zero in on the target."

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Variants

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crosshair , crosshairs , in the crosshairs

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Etymology

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The term 'crosshairs' originated from the use of actual cross-shaped markings on early telescopic sights and maps.

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Trivia

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1. Crosshairs were first used in the late 16th century with the invention of the telescopic sight.

2. The term 'crosshairs' is also used metaphorically to describe a situation where two opposing forces or ideas come into conflict.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sight: A device used to aim or align a weapon, tool, or instrument.

2. Optics: The science of light and the properties of optical systems.

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Culture

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Crosshairs are commonly associated with hunting, target shooting, and military applications.

How to Memorize "crosshairs"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pair of crossed lines or a plus sign (+) with an intersection point.
   - Imagine a rifle scope with the crosshairs in the viewfinder.

2. associate
   

   - Associate crosshairs with aiming, accuracy, and precision.
   - Connect crosshairs to hunting, shooting, and military applications.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'crosshairs' by associating it with the image of crossed lines.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Crosshairs for Clear Shots' to remember the definition.

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