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Crosshairs

Description:

Crosshairs refer to a pair of fine intersecting lines or reticles that are superimposed upon a target. They are predominantly used in aiming devices such as telescopes, firearms, or surveying instruments to pinpoint the exact target location.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: crosshairs

Senses:

Sense 1:

In the context of aiming devices, the crosshairs are used for precision targeting.

Example sentence: The sniper peered through the scope, aligning the crosshairs with the enemy's position.

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Sense 2:

Figuratively, the term crosshairs can represent being at the center of attention or under intense scrutiny.

Example sentence: The celebrity found himself in the crosshairs of the paparazzi after the scandal broke out.

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