cross hair

• Conjunto de líneas finas o hilos en el ocular de un instrumento óptico (como un microscopio, telescopio o mira) que se usa como punto de referencia para apuntar o medir. En sentido figurado, significa ser objeto de atención, crítica o ataque.

A set of fine lines or wires in the eyepiece of an optical instrument (such as a microscope, telescope, or gunsight) used as a reference point for aiming or measurement. Figuratively, it refers to being the target of attention, criticism, or attack.

1. Targeting reticleB2formal

   A set of fine lines or wires in the eyepiece of an optical instrument, such as a telescope or gun sight, used for precise aiming.

   reticula de puntería

   • The sniper adjusted the cross hair to aim at the target.
   • The telescope's cross hair helped him locate the star.
   • He aligned the cross hair with the center of the bullseye.

2. Focus of attention or criticismB2informal

   A situation where someone or something is the main subject of scrutiny, criticism, or attack.

   centro de atención o críticas

   • The politician was in the cross hair of the media after the scandal.
   • The company's new policy put it in the cross hair of consumer groups.
   • After the mistake, he found himself in the cross hair of his boss's anger.