# in the crosshairs

> English word · Prep_phrase

## Definitions
1. Targeted at the point of intersection of the two perpendicular lines in a gunsight or scope.
2. Subject to close scrutiny.
3. Singled out for blame, harassment, or other unwanted attention.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/in-the-crosshairs