Crosshair Definition

krôsher
crosshairs
noun
A line or, typically, one of a pair of crossed lines, as of fine wire or hair, mounted in the eyepiece of a telescopic gun sight, surveyor's level, etc. to assist in precise aiming or centering of the instrument.
Webster's New World

Reticle.

Wiktionary
idiom
in the (<i>or</i> someone's) crosshairs
  • targeted (by someone) for hostile or critical action or scrutiny
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Crosshair

Noun

Singular:
crosshair
Plural:
crosshairs

Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Crosshair

  • in the (or someone's) crosshairs

Origin of Crosshair

Crosshair Sentence Examples

  • If it still shows a red crosshair, he is still alive.

  • Luckily, the crosshair will 'lock-on' to a close enemy so you're not over-compensating the target.

  • Hitting L2 and pointing your crosshair at an area commands your squad to 'go there', 'cover', or 'attack'.

  • The cursor will turn into a crosshair and you can drag it over the face of the person you'd like to tag.

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