Definition of Cross

1. Adjective. Extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis. "Transverse colon"

Exact synonyms: Thwartwise, Transversal, Transverse
Similar to: Crosswise

2. Verb. Travel across or pass over. "These men cross the river"; "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day"

3. Noun. A wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece.
Generic synonyms: Construction, Structure

4. Adjective. Annoyed and irritable.

5. Verb. Meet at a point. "His fields cross mine at this point"
Exact synonyms: Intersect
Generic synonyms: Come Across, Encounter, Meet, Run Across, Run Into, See
Derivative terms: Crossing, Crossing, Intersectant, Intersection

6. Noun. A marking that consists of lines that cross each other.
Exact synonyms: Crisscross, Mark
Generic synonyms: Marking
Derivative terms: Crisscross, Crisscross, Crisscross, Mark, Mark

7. Verb. Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of. "Sam cannot cross Sue "; "Foil your opponent"

8. Noun. A representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry.

9. Verb. Fold so as to resemble a cross. "She crossed her legs"
Generic synonyms: Fold, Fold Up, Turn Up
Antonyms: Uncross

10. Noun. Any affliction that causes great suffering. "He bears his afflictions like a crown of thorns"
Exact synonyms: Crown Of Thorns
Generic synonyms: Affliction

11. Verb. To cover or extend over an area or time period. "The novel spans three centuries"
Exact synonyms: Span, Sweep, Traverse
Generic synonyms: Continue, Cover, Extend
Derivative terms: Span, Sweep

12. Noun. (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species. "A mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey"
Exact synonyms: Crossbreed, Hybrid
Generic synonyms: Being, Organism
Specialized synonyms: Dihybrid, Monohybrid
Category relationships: Genetic Science, Genetics
Derivative terms: Crossbreed, Hybrid, Hybridize

13. Verb. Meet and pass. "The trains crossed"
Specialized synonyms: Decussate
Generic synonyms: Intersect

14. Noun. (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids.

15. Verb. Trace a line through or across. "Cross your `t'"
Generic synonyms: Write

16. Verb. Breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties. "These species do not interbreed"

Definition of Cross

1. n. A gibbet, consisting of two pieces of timber placed transversely upon one another, in various forms, as a T, or +, with the horizontal piece below the upper end of the upright, or as an X. It was anciently used in the execution of criminals.

2. a. Not parallel; lying or falling athwart; transverse; oblique; intersecting.

3. prep. Athwart; across.

4. v. t. To put across or athwart; to cause to intersect; as, to cross the arms.

5. v. i. To lie or be athwart.

Definition of Cross

1. Proper noun. (surname topographic from=Middle English dot=) for someone who lived near a stone cross on a road ¹

2. Noun. 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. ¹

3. Noun. (heraldiccharge) Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross. ¹

4. Noun. A wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion). ¹

5. Noun. (''usually with'' the) The cross on which Christ was crucified. ¹

6. Noun. A hand gesture made by Catholics in imitation of the shape of the Cross. ¹

7. Noun. (Christianity) A modified representation of the crucifixion stake, worn as jewellery or displayed as a symbol of religious devotion. ¹

8. Noun. (''figurative, from Christ's bearing of the cross'') A difficult situation that must be endured. ¹

9. Noun. The act of going across; the act of passing from one side to the other ¹

10. Noun. (biology) Animal or plant produced by crossbreeding or cross-fertilization. ¹

11. Noun. (boxing) a hook thrown over the opponent's punch ¹

12. Noun. (football) A pass in which the ball travels from by one touchline across the pitch. ¹

13. Noun. A place where roads intersect and lead off in four directions; a crossroad (common in UK and Irish place names such as ''Gerrards Cross''). ¹

14. Noun. A monument that marks such a place. (Also common in UK or Irish place names such as ''Charing Cross'') ¹

15. Noun. (Rubik's Cube) Four edge cubies of one side that are in their right places, forming the shape of a cross. ¹

16. Adjective. Transverse; lying across the main direction. ¹

17. Adjective. (archaic) Opposite, opposed to. ¹

18. Adjective. (rare) Opposing, adverse; being contrary to what one would hope or wish for. ¹

19. Adjective. Bad-tempered, angry, annoyed. ¹

20. Preposition. (archaic) across ¹

21. Verb. To mark with an X. ¹

22. Verb. (transitive) To go from one side of (something) to the other. ¹

23. Verb. (intransitive) To travel in a direction or path that will intersect with that of another. ¹

24. Verb. (transitive) To contradict (another) or frustrate the plans of. ¹

25. Verb. (''reflexive'' '''to cross oneself''') To make the sign of the cross over oneself. ¹

26. Verb. (context: cricket reciprocally) Of both batsmen, to pass each other when running between the wickets in order to score runs. ¹

27. Verb. (biology) to cross-fertilize or crossbreed. ¹

28. Verb. (legal) to conduct a cross examination; to question a hostile witness ¹

29. Verb. (football) To pass the ball from one side of the pitch to the other side. ¹

30. Verb. (rugby) To score a try. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Cross

1. ill-tempered [adj CROSSER, CROSSEST] / to intersect [v -ED, -ING, -ES] - See also: intersect

Medical Definition of Cross

1. 1. Any figure in the shape of a cross formed by two intersecting lines. Synonym: crux. Synonym: crux of heart. 3. A method of hybridization or the hybrid so produced. Origin: F. Croix, L. Crux (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cross

croquignoles
croquis
crore
crorepati
crorepatis
crores
croscarmellose
crosier
crosiered
crosiers
croslet
croslets
crosne
crosnes
crospovidone
cross (current term)
cross(a)
cross-
cross-bench
cross-bencher
cross-benchers
cross-benches
cross-birth
cross-births
cross-border
cross-border ticket
cross-breed
cross-breeding
cross-browser
cross-cap

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