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nouncross (noun) · crosses (plural noun) · the Cross (plural noun) · Cross (noun) · a cross between (noun)- a mark, object, or figure formed by two short intersecting lines or pieces (+ or ×):"cut a cross in the bark with a sharp knife"
- a cross (×) used to show that something is incorrect or unsatisfactory.
- a cross-shaped decoration awarded for personal valor or indicating rank in some orders of knighthood:"the Military Cross"
- (the Cross)the constellation Southern Cross. Also called crux
- an upright post with a transverse bar, as used in antiquity for crucifixion.
- (the Cross)the cross on which Jesus was crucified:"the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross"
- a cross, or a representation of it, as an emblem of Christianity:"she wore a cross around her neck"
- short for sign of the cross (see sign)
- a staff surmounted by a cross carried in religious processions.
- something unavoidable that has to be endured:"she's just a cross we have to bear"
- an animal or plant resulting from crossbreeding; a hybrid:"a Devon and Holstein cross"
- (a cross between)a mixture or compromise of two things:"the system is a cross between a monorail and a conventional railroad"
- soccera pass of the ball across the field toward the center close to one's opponents' goal:"Beckham's low cross was turned into the net by Cole"
- boxinga blow delivered across and over the opponent's lead:"a right cross"
verbcross (verb) · crosses (third person present) · crossed (past tense) · crossed (past participle) · crossing (present participle)- go or extend across or to the other side of (a path, road, stretch of water, or area):"he has crossed the Atlantic twice" · "two paths crossed the field" · "a shadow of apprehension crossed her face" · "we crossed over the bridge"
- go across or climb over (an obstacle or boundary):"he attempted to cross the border into Jordan" · "we crossed over a fence"
- (cross over)(especially of an artist or an artistic style or work) begin to appeal to a different audience, especially a wider one:"a talented animator who crossed over to live action"
- pass in an opposite or different direction; intersect:"the two lines cross at 90°"
- cause (two things) to intersect:"cross the cables in opposing directions"
- place (something) crosswise:"Michele sat back and crossed her arms"
- (of a letter) be sent before receipt of another from the person being written to:"our letters crossed"
- draw a line or lines across; mark with a cross:"cross the t's"
- BRITISH ENGLISHmark or annotate (a check), typically by drawing a pair of parallel lines across it, to indicate that it must be paid into a named bank account:"a crossed check"
- (cross someone/something off)delete a name or item on a list as being no longer required or involved:"Liz crossed off the days on the calendar"
- (cross something out)delete an incorrect or inapplicable word or phrase by drawing a line through it:"cross out any portions which do not apply"
- (cross oneself)(of a person) make the sign of the cross in front of one's chest as a sign of Christian reverence or to invoke divine protection:"Beatie crossed herself quickly at the mention of the dead"
- soccerpass (the ball) across the field toward the center when attacking:"he could not get to the line to cross the ball" · "Powell crossed from the left"
- cause (an animal of one species, breed, or variety) to interbreed with one of another species, breed, or variety:"many animals of the breed were crossed with the closely related Guernsey" · "he behaved like an old regular officer crossed with a mathematician"
- cross-fertilize (a plant):"a hybrid tea was crossed with a polyantha rose"
- oppose or stand in the way of (someone):"no one dared cross him"
adjectiveBRITISH ENGLISHcross (adjective)- annoyed:"he seemed to be very cross about something"
Originlate Old English cros (in the sense ‘monument in the form of a cross’), from Old Norse kross, from Old Irish cros, from Latin crux.
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