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The definition of a cross is a Christian symbol to show where and how Jesus died or two intersecting lines.

(noun)

An example of cross is the symbol that hangs in a church.
An example of cross is two streets that intersect one another.

Cross is defined as to go from one side to another or to mark with intersecting lines.

(verb)

An example of cross is to travel by boat from one side of the river to the other.
An example of cross is to X out an item on a shopping list.

See cross in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an upright post with a bar across it near the top, to which the ancient Romans fastened convicted persons to die
a representation or figure of a cross, used as a badge, decoration, etc.; also, such a badge, decoration, etc.: the Distinguished Service Cross
a monument in the form of a cross, or with a cross on it, marking a crossroad, boundary, grave, etc.
a staff with a cross at the top, carried before an archbishop as a sign of his authority
1. a representation of a cross, in any of various recognized forms, as a symbol of the crucifixion of Jesus, hence of the Christian religion
2. a crucifix
1. the act of crossing, as from one side of a stage to the other
2. the act of crossing oneself
any trouble or affliction that one has to bear; also, anything that thwarts or frustrates
any design, mark, or object made by two lines or surfaces that intersect one another
such a mark () made as a signature, as by a person who cannot write
1. a crossing, or mixing, of varieties or breeds; hybridization
2. the result of such mixing; hybrid
something that combines the qualities of two different things or types
Slang a dishonest action, fixed contest or match, etc.
Boxing a blow delivered over and across the opponent's lead
Northern Cross
Southern Cross

Origin: < ME cros & crois; cros < OE cros & ON kross, both < OIr cros < L crux (gen. crucis), a cross < IE *kreuk-, extension of base *(s)ker-, to turn, bend > L curvus; ME crois < OFr < L crux

transitive verb

to make the sign of the cross over or upon
to place across or crosswise: cross your fingers
to lie or cut across; intersect: where two streets cross one another
to draw or put a line or lines across: cross your t's
to pass over; go from one side to the other of; go across: to cross the ocean
to carry or lead across
to extend or reach across: the bridge crosses a river
to meet and pass (each other)
to bring into contact, causing electrical interference: the wires were crossed
to go counter to; thwart; oppose
to interbreed (animals or plants); breed (an individual of one type) with one of another; hybridize; cross-fertilize

intransitive verb

to lie across; intersect
to go or extend from one side to the other: often with over
to pass each other while moving in opposite directions
to interbreed; hybridize; cross-fertilize

adjective

lying or passing across or through; transverse; crossing or crossed: cross street, cross ventilation
going counter; contrary; opposed: at cross purposes
irritated or irritable; ill-tempered
involving reciprocal actions, etc.
of mixed variety or breed; hybrid; crossbred
Archaic causing harm; unfavorable

adverb

crosswise

Related Forms:

crossable adjective
crossly adverb
crossness noun

cross (in various senses) or across: crossbow, crossbreed, crosswise

See cross in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. An upright post with a transverse piece near the top, on which condemned persons were executed in ancient times.
b. often Cross The upright post with a transverse piece upon which Jesus was crucified.
c. A crucifix.
d. Any of various modifications of the cross design, such as a Latin cross or Maltese cross.
e. A medal, emblem, or insignia in the form of a cross.
The Christian religion; Christianity.
In Christianity, a sign made by tracing the outline of a cross with the right hand upon the forehead and chest as a devotional act.
A trial, affliction, or frustration. See Synonyms at burden¹.
A mark or pattern formed by the intersection of two lines, especially such a mark (X) used as a signature.
A movement from one place to another, as on a stage; a crossing.
A pipe fitting with four branches in upright and transverse form, used as a junction for intersecting pipes.
Biology
a. A plant or animal produced by crossbreeding; a hybrid.
b. The process of crossbreeding; hybridization.
One that combines the qualities of two other things: a novel that is a cross between romance and satire.
Sports A hook thrown over an opponent's punch in boxing.
Law An act or instance of cross-examining; a cross-examination.
The Southern Cross.
Slang A contest whose outcome has been dishonestly prearranged.

verb crossed, cross·ing, cross·es

verb, transitive

To go or extend across; pass from one side of to the other: crossed the room to greet us; a bridge that crosses the bay.
To carry or conduct across something: crossed the horses at the ford.
To extend or pass through or over; intersect: Elm Street crosses Oak Street.
a. To delete or eliminate by or as if by drawing a line through: crossed tasks off her list as she did them.
b. To make or put a line across: Cross your t's.
To place crosswise one over the other: cross one's legs.
To make the sign of the cross upon or over as a sign of devotion.
To encounter in passing: His path crossed mine.
To combine the qualities of two things: a movie that crosses horror with humor.
Informal To interfere with; thwart or obstruct: Don't cross me.
To betray or deceive; double-cross. Often used with up.
Biology To crossbreed or cross-fertilize (plants or animals).

verb, intransitive

To lie or pass across each other; intersect.
a. To move or extend from one side to another: crossed through Canada en route to Alaska.
b. To make a crossing: crossed into Germany from Switzerland.
To meet in passing; come into conjunction: Their paths crossed at the health club.
To move or be conveyed in opposite directions at the same time: Our letters must have crossed in the mail.
Biology To crossbreed or cross-fertilize.

adjective

Lying or passing crosswise; intersecting: a cross street.
Contrary or counter; opposing.
Showing ill humor; annoyed.
Involving interchange; reciprocal.
Crossbred; hybrid.

adverb

Crosswise.

preposition

Across.

Phrasal Verbs: cross over To change from one condition or loyalty to another. Genetics To exchange genetic material. Used of homologous chromosomes. cross up To ruin completely: Their lack of cooperation crossed up the whole project.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English cros

Origin: , from Old English

Origin: , probably from Old Norse kross

Origin: , from Old Irish cros

Origin: , from Latin crux

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