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cross-wires

cross-wires is the alternative form of cross wires.

Meaning of cross wires

Noun

cross wires pl (plural only)

  1. (plural, plural-only) Synonym of reticle.
    • The instrumental adjustment of these parts is confined to the fixing of the intersection of the cross wires in the axis of the equal cylindrical rings bearing on the Ys, or, in other words, in the line of collimation.1869, John A. Smith, A Treatise on Land Surveying in theory and practice
    Synonyms:
    reticle

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Questions about cross-wires

What is cross-wires the alternative form of?
Cross-wires is the alternative form of cross wires.

Words near cross-wires in the dictionary

  1. cross-voting
  2. cross-wedge
  3. cross-wing
  4. cross-wings
  5. cross-wired
  6. cross-wires
  7. cross-wiring
  8. cross-wise
  9. Cross-worshipper
  10. Cross-worshippers
  11. cross-write

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