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Meaning of crosshairs | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized

Definitions

A set of two perpendicular lines in the sight of a firearm, used to align the gun with the target.

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

Crosshatch Crosshatched Crosshatches Crosshatching crosshaul Crosshaven