crosses
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/ˈkɹɑsɪz/
English
Definitions
noun
- A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.“Put a cross for a wrong answer and a tick for a right one.”
- Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross.
- A wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion).“Criminals were commonly executed on a wooden cross.”
- (usually with the) The cross on which Christ was crucified.
verb
- To make or form a cross.
- To move relatively.
- (social) To oppose.
- To cross-fertilize or crossbreed.“They managed to cross a sheep with a goat.”
noun
- A lacrosse stick.
Related words
Synonyms
True Crosshybridcross-fertilizecrossbreedfoilcrisscrossintersecttransversetransversalcrosswisemarkcut acrosshybridizationget acrossthwartwisehybridisationpass overthwart