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Cross

/kɹɑs/

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.

📖 Definitions of "Cross"

noun
  1. 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.

    "Put a cross for a wrong answer and a tick for a right one."

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

    "Criminals were commonly executed on a wooden cross."

  4. 4

    (usually with the) The cross on which Christ was crucified.

verb
  1. 1

    To make or form a cross.

  2. 2

    To move relatively.

  3. 3

    (social) To oppose.

  4. 4

    To cross-fertilize or crossbreed.

    "They managed to cross a sheep with a goat."

adjective
  1. 1

    Transverse; lying across the main direction.

    "At the end of each row were cross benches which linked the rows."

  2. 2

    Opposite, opposed to.

    "His actions were perversely cross to his own happiness."

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Bad-tempered, angry, annoyed.

    "Please don't get cross at me. (or) Please don't get cross with me."

preposition
  1. 1

    Across

    "She walked cross the mountains."

  2. 2

    Cross product of the previous vector and the following vector.

    "The Lorentz force is q times v cross B."

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