Cross-country Definition
krôskŭntrē, krŏs-
adjective
Across open country through woods and fields, etc.
Cross-country skiing.
Webster's New World
From one side of a country to the opposite side.
A cross-country flight.
American Heritage
Across a country.
A cross-country flight.
Webster's New World
noun
A cross-country sport, especially running, skiing, or driving.
American Heritage
A sport or competition consisting of a cross-country footrace, from two to six miles (1.2-3.7 km), usually between teams of contestants.
Webster's New World
Alternative form of cross country.
Wiktionary
A phase of the equestrian sport of three day eventing, which the horse and rider travel over varied terrain and jump natural obstacles.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Cross-country
Noun
Singular:
cross-country
Plural:
cross countries, cross countrys
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