n., pl., -seaus, or -seaus, or -seaux, or -seaux (-zōz', -zō').
- A net or mesh foundation for lace.
- Astronomy. A reference grid of fine lines forming uniform squares on a photographic plate or print, used to aid in measurement.
- A mosaic screen of fine lines of three colors, used in color photography.
[French, from Old French reseuil, diminutive of raiz, net, from Latin rēte.]
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