graticule
A grid of horizontal and vertical lines; specifically, one used as a guide to proportionately enlarge or reduce a drawing.
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A grid of horizontal and vertical lines; specifically, one used as a guide to proportionately enlarge or reduce a drawing.
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(by extension) A (nearly) rectangular or square region created by a grid of horizontal and vertical lines.
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