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grat·i·cule \ˈgrad.ə̇ˌkyül\ noun (-s) Etymology: French, from Latin craticula fine latticework, diminutive of cratis latticework, hurdle — more at hurdle 1. : a design or draft prepared by graticulation 2. a. : a scale on glass or other transparent material in the focal plane of a telescope or other optical instrument for the location and measurement of objects b. : the network of lines of latitude and longitude upon which a map is drawn |