cross

/kɹˈɒs/

/ˈkɹɔs/

[verb] [noun] [adjective]

to cross

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to go across or to the other side of something

synonyms : cover

meet at a point

synonyms : intersect

to fold something so that it takes the shape of a cross

antonyms : uncross

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

synonyms : baffle

breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties

synonyms : crossbreed

hybridise

hybridize

interbreed

trace a line through or across

meet and pass

to cover or extend over an area or time period

synonyms : span

sweep

traverse

Cross

[NOUN]

a representation of the structure on which Jesus Christ was crucified, used as a symbol of Christianity

a mark or an object formed by two short lines or pieces crossing each other (+ or ×)

synonyms : crisscross

mark

a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece

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

synonyms : crossbreeding

(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

synonyms : crossbreed

hybrid

any affliction that causes great suffering

synonyms : crown of thorns

cross

[ADJECTIVE]

feeling annoyed, irritated, or in a bad mood

synonyms : bad-tempered

extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis

synonyms : cross(a)

thwartwise

transversal

transverse

Examples

1. Fingers crossed!

2. We crossed the railroad on our way to the park.

3. I crossed the street carefully at the pedestrian crosswalk.

4. The flag of Switzerland features a white cross on a red background.

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