Cross

noun

  1. 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.

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

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

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  4. The cross on which Christ was crucified.

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  5. A hand gesture made by Catholics in imitation of the shape of the Cross.

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

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  7. A difficult situation that must be endured.

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

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  9. Animal or plant produced by crossbreeding or cross-fertilization.

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  10. A hook thrown over the opponent's punch.

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

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

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

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  14. Four edge cubies of one side that are in their right places, forming the shape of a cross.

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adjective

  1. Transverse; lying across the main direction.

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  2. Opposite, opposed to.

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

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  4. Bad-tempered, angry, annoyed.

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preposition

  1. Across.

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  2. Cross product of the previous vector and the following vector.

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verb

  1. To mark with an X.

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  2. To go from one side of (something) to the other.

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  3. To travel in a direction or path that will intersect with that of another.

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  4. To contradict (another) or frustrate the plans of.

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  5. To make the sign of the cross over oneself.

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  6. Of both batsmen, to pass each other when running between the wickets in order to score runs.

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  7. To cross-fertilize or crossbreed.

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  8. To conduct a cross examination; to question a hostile witness.

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  9. To pass the ball from one side of the pitch to the other side.

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  10. To score a try.

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