cross

A2
Pronunciation
/kɹɑs/
/kɹɒs/
/kɹɔs/
Noun
22 definition(s)
1 Definition

A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.

Example Sentences
  • Put a cross for a wrong answer and a tick for a right one.
2 Definition

Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross.

3 Definition

A wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion).

Example Sentences
  • Criminals were commonly executed on a wooden cross.
4 Definition

(usually with the) The cross on which Christ was crucified.

5 Definition

A hand gesture made in imitation of the shape of the Cross.

Example Sentences
  • She made the cross after swearing.
6 Definition

A modified representation of the crucifixion stake, worn as jewellery or displayed as a symbol of religious devotion.

Example Sentences
  • She was wearing a cross on her necklace.
7 Definition

(figurative, from Christ's bearing of the cross) A difficult situation that must be endured.

Example Sentences
  • It's a cross I must bear.
8 Definition

The act of going across; the act of passing from one side to the other

Example Sentences
  • A quick cross of the road.
9 Definition

An animal or plant produced by crossbreeding or cross-fertilization.

10 Definition

(by extension) A hybrid of any kind.

11 Definition

A hook thrown over the opponent's punch.

12 Definition

A pass in which the ball travels from by one touchline across the pitch.

13 Definition

A place where roads intersect and lead off in four directions; a crossroad (common in UK and Irish place names such as Gerrards Cross).

14 Definition

A monument that marks such a place. (Also common in UK or Irish place names such as Charing Cross)

15 Definition

A coin stamped with the figure of a cross, or that side of such a piece on which the cross is stamped; hence, money in general.

16 Definition

Church lands.

17 Definition

A line drawn across or through another line.

18 Definition

An instrument for laying of offsets perpendicular to the main course.

19 Definition

A pipe-fitting with four branches whose axes usually form a right angle.

20 Definition

(Rubik's Cube) Four edge cubies of one side that are in their right places, forming the shape of a cross.

21 Definition

The thirty-sixth Lenormand card.

22 Definition

Crossfire.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make or form a cross.

2 Definition

To move relatively.

3 Definition

(social) To oppose.

4 Definition

To cross-fertilize or crossbreed.

Example Sentences
  • They managed to cross a sheep with a goat.
5 Definition

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.

Adjective
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Transverse; lying across the main direction.

Example Sentences
  • At the end of each row were cross benches which linked the rows.
2 Definition

Opposite, opposed to.

Example Sentences
  • His actions were perversely cross to his own happiness.
3 Definition

Opposing, adverse; being contrary to what one would hope or wish for.

4 Definition

Bad-tempered, angry, annoyed.

Example Sentences
  • Please don't get cross at me. (or) Please don't get cross with me.
5 Definition

Made in an opposite direction, or an inverse relation; mutually inverse; interchanged.

Example Sentences
  • cross interrogatories
Preposition
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Across

Example Sentences
  • She walked cross the mountains.
2 Definition

Cross product of the previous vector and the following vector.

Example Sentences
  • The Lorentz force is q times v cross B.