crosshair
noun
cross·hair
ˈkrȯs-ˌher 
: a fine wire or thread in the focus of the eyepiece of an optical instrument used as a reference line in the field or for marking the instrumental axis
—used figuratively to describe someone or something being targeted as if through an aiming device having crosshairs
… in the crosshairs this political season—
J. H. Alter
J. H. AlterExamples of crosshair in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
One of the sin industries that may be in Labour’s crosshairs is the gambling sector.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
He’s been in our crosshairs (and the prosecutors’) from the start.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 July 2024
While Friedman says both presidential candidates have Big Tech in their crosshairs, the election's outcome is otherwise not weighing heavily on the market.
—Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
In reality the map placed crosshairs on congressional districts, not members of Congress.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for crosshair 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Sam Meredith, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
He’s been in our crosshairs (and the prosecutors’) from the start.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 July 2024
While Friedman says both presidential candidates have Big Tech in their crosshairs, the election's outcome is otherwise not weighing heavily on the market.
—Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
In reality the map placed crosshairs on congressional districts, not members of Congress.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for crosshair
Articles Related to crosshair
Dictionary Entries Near crosshair
Cite this Entry
“Crosshair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crosshair. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share