cross

noun

\ ˈkrȯs

Definition of cross

(Entry 1 of 7)

1a : a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution

b often capitalized : the cross on which Jesus was crucified

2a : crucifixion

b : an affliction that tries one's virtue, steadfastness, or patience We all have our crosses to bear.

3 : a cruciform sign made to invoke the blessing of Christ especially by touching the forehead, breast, and shoulders

4a : a device composed of an upright bar traversed (see traverse entry 1 sense transitive 3) by a horizontal one specifically : one used as a Christian symbol

b capitalized : the Christian religion

5 : a structure (such as a monument) shaped like or surmounted by a cross a cross over a grave

6 : a figure or mark formed by two intersecting lines crossing at their midpoints The crosses at the end of the letter indicate kisses. specifically : such a mark used as a signature

7 : a cruciform badge, emblem, or decoration

8 : the intersection of two ways or lines : crossing

9 : annoyance, thwarting a cross in love

10a : an act of crossing (see cross entry 2 sense 8) dissimilar individuals

b : a crossbred individual or kind The dog is a cross of a hunting dog and a sheepdog.

c : one that combines characteristics of two different types or individuals A zedonk is a cross between a zebra and a donkey.

11a : a fraudulent or dishonest contest "I never fought a cross or struck a foul blow in my life … "— George Bernard Shaw

b : dishonest or illegal practices —used especially in the phrase on the cross

12 : a movement from one part of a theater stage to another

13a : a punch thrown over the opponent's lead in boxing hit him with a right cross

b : an attacking pass in soccer played across the field from one side to the other or to the middle

14 : a security transaction in which a broker acts for both buyer and seller (as in the placing of a large lot of common stock)

— called also cross-trade

cross

verb

crossed; crossing; crosses

Definition of cross (Entry 2 of 7)

transitive verb

1a : to lie or be situated across

b : intersect

2 : to make the sign of the cross upon or over

3 : to cancel by marking a cross on or drawing a line through : strike out cross names off a list

4 : to place or fold crosswise one over the other cross the arms

5a(1) : to run counter to : oppose

(2) : to deny the validity of : contradict

b : to confront in a troublesome manner : obstruct

c(1) : to spoil completely : disrupt —used with up His failure to appear crossed up the whole program.

(2) : to turn against : betray crossed me up on the deal

6a : to extend across or over : traverse a highway crossing the entire state

b : reach, attain Only two crossed the finish line.

c : to go from one side of to the other cross a street crosses racial barriers

7a : to draw a line across

b : to mark or figure with lines : streak

8 : to cause (an animal or plant) to interbreed with one of a different kind : hybridize

9 : to meet and pass on the way Our letters must have crossed each other.

10 : to occur to It never crossed my mind.

11 : to carry or take across something crossed the children at the intersection

12 : to turn (the eyes) inward toward the nose The boy made a funny face and crossed his eyes.

intransitive verb

1a : to move, pass, or extend across something crossed through France crossed over to the other side of the river

b : to move or pass from one character, condition, or allegiance to another —used with over crossing over to vote for another party's candidate

2 : to lie or be athwart each other

3 : to meet in passing especially from opposite directions

4 : interbreed, hybridize

cross one's fingers or keep one's fingers crossed

: to hope for a particular or stated outcome Owners are crossing their fingers that relief might be on the way.— Mike Freeman Keep your fingers crossed that something will be worked out.— Marge Crumbaker

cross paths

: to meet especially by chance crossed paths with an old friend on a business trip

cross swords

: to engage in a dispute

cross

adjective

Definition of cross (Entry 3 of 7)

1a : lying across or athwart

b : moving across cross traffic

2a : running counter : opposite

b : mutually opposed cross purposes

3 : involving mutual interchange : reciprocal

4 : marked by typically transitory bad temper

5 : extending over or treating several groups, conditions, or classes a cross sample from 25 colleges

6 : crossbred, hybrid

cross

preposition

Definition of cross (Entry 4 of 7)

: across

cross

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