Crosshairs
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Crosshairs is a noun meaning plural of crosshair.
Meaning
plural of crosshair.
More Meanings
- A set of two perpendicular lines in the sight of a firearm, used to align the gun with the target.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of crosshair
Example Sentences
Industry experts are concerned that if the railway doesn't change tack, it would soon find itself out of step with the needs of the nation and in the crosshairs of a Treasury looking to slash spending.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include highlights, sights, boresighting, line of sight, reticle, aimpoint.
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