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crossbreed Definition

cross·breed (-brēd′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb -·bred′-bred′, -·breed′·ing

hybridize

noun

hybrid (sense )

crossbreed Usage Examples

Object

  • plant: Dexter Bip 08-02-2006, 14:06 There's a significant difference between selectively crossbreeding plants and splicing the genes from a fish into a plant.
  • program: The Ghanaian government has embarked on a cattle crossbreeding program in order to establish a dairy industry.

Converse of object

own: At that point in time she already owned another crossbreed ( also a 20/40 dog ).

Adjective modifier

  • old: Twelve week old crossbreed, Turkey, was abandoned in a cardboard box outside Dogs Trust Newbury on Boxing Day last year.
  • new: The Everio is neither chunky nor fragile, but this dinky new crossbreed is a tad too Shetland pony.

Modifies a noun

  • dog: Swinton, our recommended pet insurance provider, offer two levels of cover for your pedigree dog, crossbreed dog or cat.
  • female: Tara is a crossbreed female of about 6-8 years old.

Modifying Another Word

selectively: Dexter Bip 08-02-2006, 14:06 There's a significant difference between selectively crossbreeding plants and splicing the genes from a fish into a plant.

Noun used with modifier

family: We are also holding a regional heat of the Kennel Club's Scruffts competition for family crossbreeds.