cross-reading

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Synonyms: cross reading, crossbreeding, crossheading, cross-bedding, cross-breeding, cross-fading

Antonyms: cross reading, crossbreeding, crossheading, cross-bedding, cross-breeding, cross-fading

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Noun

1. The [[read]]ing of the [[line]]s of a [[newspaper]] directly [[across]] the page, instead of down the [[column]]s, thus producing a [[ludicrous]] [[combination]] of [[idea]]s.

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