Definition of "crosshairs" [crosshairs]

• Plural form of crosshair. (noun)
• A set of two perpendicular lines in the sight of a firearm, used to align the gun with the target. (noun)

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• "She even echoes Beck's violent dog-whistles by showing graphics with Democrats in crosshairs and instructing supporters to "Don't Retreat, Instead -- RELOAD!""
• "One of the biggest programs in his crosshairs is the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle, an amphibious tank being developed by General Dynamics Corp. Jay Johnson , General Dynamics Chief Executive, said in a conference call Wednesday, "We assume defense spending will be essentially flat over the next five years.""
• "The next leader in the crosshairs was the French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, who was up for re-election the following April."