crisscross
verb
criss·cross
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crisscrossed;
crisscrossing;
crisscrosses
Definition of crisscross
(Entry 1 of 3)
crisscross
adjectiveDefinition of crisscross (Entry 2 of 3)
: marked or characterized by crisscrossing
crisscross
nounDefinition of crisscross (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: a crisscross pattern : network
2
: the state of being at cross-purposes
also
: a confused state
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Examples of crisscross in a Sentence
Verb
Several highways crisscross the state. shoelaces that crisscross over the top of the shoe Tourists crisscrossed the lake from morning until night. Scientists have been crisscrossing the country to collect data.Noun
She pointed toward the crisscross of trees that had fallen on the path.
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Murphy walks constantly, crisscrossing the town from one end to the other all day long, and he is fascinated by nature. — Finding Joe Murphy, Freep.com, "Joe Murphy, Red Wings' No. 1 pick, is homeless again — and refusing help," 8 Aug. 2019 Day 1: Mosaics and metro stations 9 a.m. Navigate the labyrinth of the Moscow metro, a living, breathing work of art crisscrossing the metropolis. — Aanchal Anand, National Geographic, "Russian secrets? Here’s the ultimate Moscow itinerary," 16 July 2019 Tires were originally crafted by crisscrossing fabric atop a core, but the radial design arranges cords radially from the center of the tire for improved traction and flexibility. — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, "Gaining Speed: A History of the Indy 500 Racing Tire," 24 May 2019 Throughout January, the elderly couple crisscrossed San Salvador, the capital, by bus, visiting one government agency after another with little success. — Melissa Del Bosque, ProPublica, "The Case That Made an Ex-ICE Attorney Realize the Government Was Relying on False “Evidence” Against Migrants," 13 Aug. 2019 But remarkably, police responding to those radio calls crisscrossed with potential victims. — Byron Mccauley, Cincinnati.com, "Take a moment and thank the police who run toward danger," 5 Aug. 2019 What more fitting a celebration than a Freedom Train to crisscross America, since trains had been that country’s connectors for so long? — Tom Bentley, Popular Mechanics, "Why the SP 4449 Is Such a Badass Train," 15 July 2019 On one cover, the reality star wears a black ensemble featuring a low-cut buckled bra top and straps crisscrossed over her chest, plus a long skirt with a sky-high slit at the front of one thigh. — Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, "Kim Kardashian Covers Vogue Japan in Avant-Garde Looks: 'This Was an Absolute Dream Come True'," 21 June 2019 The photograph of two baby monkeys clinging to each other crisscrossed the world early last year. — Karen Weintraub, Discover Magazine, "Cloning's Long Legacy — And Why It'll Never Be Used on Humans," 29 Apr. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The lash was created with a crisscross design to add volume, but also just a touch of drama so that the lashes can be worn daily. — Shalwah Evans, Essence, "Huda Beauty And Editor Kahlana Barfield Brown Launch Eyelash Collaboration," 26 Aug. 2019 Note: For crisscross grill marks, cook steaks for 2 ½ minutes then using tongs, turn 90 degrees and cook 2 ½ minutes more. — ExpressNews.com, "Recipe: Grilled Wagyu Rib-Eye Steak," 12 Aug. 2019 Score the fruit in a crisscross pattern through to the skin. — Linda Gassenheimer, Twin Cities, "Celebrate fresh mango season with Pork Scaloppini with Rum-Mango Sauce," 22 July 2019 This most wanted ring is studded with luminous diamond-like stones and fashioned into a crisscross design that reviewers deem eye-catching, show-stopping, and simply beautiful. — Elizabeth Buxton, refinery29.com, "The 29 Nordstrom Sale Finds Readers Are Obsessed With," 25 July 2019 Score the fruit in a crisscross pattern through to the skin. — Linda Gassenheimer, Twin Cities, "Celebrate fresh mango season with Pork Scaloppini with Rum-Mango Sauce," 22 July 2019 Circular patterns of bolts, typically the lug nuts on wheels, should be tightened not in a circle, but in a crisscross or starfish pattern. 2. — Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, "How to Use a Torque Wrench to Keep Your Car from Flying Apart," 26 Feb. 2019 Instead of having a bar across the top like most classic aviator styles, these Jessica Simpson frames feature a crisscross detail between the lenses. — Amanda Greene, Woman's Day, "Sunglasses for Every Face Shape," 9 July 2010 Brush over top of cake, then use a fork to score a crisscross pattern into the dough. — Melissa Clark, The Seattle Times, "This French plum tart is a bit on the shy side," 11 Sep. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'crisscross.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for crisscross
crisscross
verb
English Language Learners Definition of crisscross
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to form a pattern on (something) with lines that cross each other
: to go from one side of (something) to the other side and come back again
crisscross
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of crisscross (Entry 2 of 2)
: a pattern that is formed by lines crossing each other
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crisscross
verb
criss·cross
| \ ˈkris-ˌkrȯs
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crisscrossed;
crisscrossing
Kids Definition of crisscross
1
: to go, pass, or extend back and forth or cover with something that extends back and forth
On our trip we crisscrossed the state.
2
: to mark with or make lines that go across one another