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reticule

ret·i·cule
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ret-i-kyool]
    • /ˈrɛt ɪˌkyul/
    • /ˈretɪkjuːl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ret-i-kyool]
    • /ˈrɛt ɪˌkyul/

Definitions of reticule word

  • noun reticule a small purse or bag, originally of network but later of silk, rayon, etc. 1
  • noun reticule Optics. reticle. 1
  • noun reticule (in the 18th and 19th centuries) a woman's small bag or purse, usually in the form of a pouch with a drawstring and made of net, beading, brocade, etc 0
  • noun reticule a woman's small handbag, originally made of netting and usually having a drawstring 0
  • abbreviation RETICULE reticle 0

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Origin of reticule

First appearance:

before 1720
One of the 49% newest English words
1720-30; < French réticule < Latin rēticulum reticle

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Parts of speech for Reticule

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

reticule popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for reticule

noun reticule

  • billfold — A billfold is a small flat folded case, usually made of leather or plastic, where you can keep banknotes and credit cards.
  • bursa — a small fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between movable parts of the body, esp at joints
  • bursae — Anatomy, Zoology. a pouch, sac, or vesicle, especially a sac containing synovia, to facilitate motion, as between a tendon and a bone.
  • carryall — A carryall is a large bag made of nylon, canvas, or leather, which you use to carry your clothes and other possessions, for example when you are travelling.
  • checkerboard — A checkerboard is a square board with 64 black and white squares that is used for playing checkers or chess.

Top questions with reticule

  • what is a reticule?
  • what does reticule mean?
  • how to make a reticule?

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