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cross

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Synonyms: crass, gross, dross, across, ross, pross, criss, choss, crows, coss, bross

Antonyms: crass, gross, dross, across, ross, pross, criss, choss, crows, coss, bross

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Noun

  1. {{senseid|en|geometrical figure involving intersecting lines}} A geometrical figure consisting of two straight [[line]]s or [[bar]]s [[intersecting]] each other such that at least one of them is [[bisect]]ed by the other.
  2. {{senseid|en|heraldry}} {{lb|en|heraldry}} Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a [[cross of Lorraine]] or a [[Maltese cross]].
  3. {{senseid|en|execution device}} A [[wooden]] [[post]] with a [[perpendicular]] [[beam]] attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to [[execute]] [[criminal]]s (by [[crucifixion]]).
  4. {{senseid|en|Cross, Crucifix, of Jesus Christ}} {{lb|en|Christianity}} {{alternative case form of|en|Cross|t=the [[crucifix|Crucifix]], the cross on which [[Christ]] was [[crucify|crucified]]}}.
  5. {{lb|en|Christianity}} A hand [[gesture]] made in [[imitation]] of the shape of the [[Cross]]; [[sign of the cross]].
  6. {{senseid|en|any representation of the Crucifix of Jesus, e.g., pendant, adornment}} {{lb|en|Christianity}} Any representation of the [[crucifix]], as in religious architecture, burial markers, jewelry, etc.
  7. {{lb|en|figurative|from Christ's bearing of the cross}} A [[difficult]] [[situation]] that must be [[endure]]d.
  8. The act of going across; the act of passing from one side to the other
  9. {{lb|en|biology}} An animal or plant produced by [[crossbreeding]] or [[cross-fertilization]].
  10. One element of a hybrid species or type.
  11. {{lb|en|by extension}} A [[hybrid]] of any kind.
  12. {{lb|en|boxing}} A [[hook]] thrown over the opponent's [[punch]].

Adjective

  1. [[transverse|Transverse]]; lying across the main direction.
  2. {{lb|en|archaic}} Opposite, opposed to.
  3. {{lb|en|now|rare}} [[opposing|Opposing]], [[adverse]]; being contrary to what one would hope or wish for.
  4. {{lb|en|chiefly|British|Ottawa Valley}} {{q|of someone}} [[bad-tempered|Bad-tempered]], [[angry]], [[annoyed]]; {{q|of words}} tinged with [[anger]].
  5. Made in an opposite direction, or an inverse relation; mutually inverse; interchanged.
  6. {{lb|en|nautical}} Of the sea, having two wave systems traveling at oblique angles, due to the wind over shifting direction or the waves of two storm systems meeting.
  7. {{lb|en|archaic}} {{U|dishonest}}. <!--Chambers 1908-->

Preposition

  1. {{lb|en|archaic}} [[across|Across]].
  2. The [[cross product]] of the previous [[vector]] and the following vector.

Verb

  1. To make or form a [[#Noun|cross]].
  2. To move relatively.
  3. {{lb|en|social}} To oppose.
  4. {{lb|en|biology}} To cross-fertilize or crossbreed.
  5. {{lb|en|transitive}} To stamp or mark (a cheque) in such a way as to prevent it being cashed, thus requiring it to be deposited into a bank account.

Proper noun

  1. {{lb|en|Christianity}} The [[cross]] on which [[Jesus]] died and, in metonymical uses, such as to refer to Christ's suffering in general.
  2. A number of places with the name "Cross":

Proper noun

  1. {{surname|en|[[topographic]]|from=Middle English}} for someone who lived near a stone [[cross]] on a road.

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