crosshairs

noun

1. (form-of, plural)plural of crosshair
2. A set of two perpendicular lines in the sight of a firearm, used to align the gun with the target.

   “Industry experts are concerned that if the railway doesn't change tack, it would soon find itself out of step with the needs of the nation and in the crosshairs of a Treasury looking to slash spending.”

verb

1. (form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person)third-person singular simple present indicative of crosshair