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uncross

verb
un·​cross | \ ˌən-ˈkrȯs How to pronounce uncross (audio) \
uncrossed; uncrossing; uncrosses

Definition of uncross

transitive verb

: to change from a crossed position

Examples of uncross in a Sentence

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 Olympic National Park is one of America's only wilderness areas that's uncrossed by highways and far from most commercial flight paths. — Ken Jennings, Condé Nast Traveler, "Olympic National Park Is Home to the Quietest Spot in the Continental U.S.," 11 June 2018

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uncross

verb
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English Language Learners Definition of uncross

: to move one arm, leg, etc., so that it is no longer over the other

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