Definition of across

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Across (adv.) From side to side; crosswise; as, with arms folded across..

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Ringtail :: Ringtail (n.) A bird having a distinct band of color across the tail, as the hen harrier..
Fesse :: Fesse (n.) A band drawn horizontally across the center of an escutcheon, and containing in breadth the third part of it; one of the nine honorable ordinaries..
Over :: Over (adv.) From inside to outside, above or across the brim..
Transcontinental :: Transcontinental (a.) Extending or going across a continent; as, a transcontinental railroad or journey..
Spindling :: Spindleworm (n.) The larva of a noctuid mmoth (Achatodes zeae) which feeds inside the stalks of corn (maize), sometimes causing much damage. It is smooth, with a black head and tail and a row of black dots across each segment..
Ensweep :: Ensweep (v. t.) To sweep over or across; to pass over rapidly.
Transvert :: Transvert (v. t.) To cause to turn across; to transverse.
Clamp :: Clamp (n.) A piece of wood placed across another, or inserted into another, to bind or strengthen..
Along :: Along (prep.) By the length of, as distinguished from across..
Overleap :: Overleap (v. t.) To leap over or across; hence, to omit; to ignore..
Hogscore :: Hogscore (n.) A distance lime brawn across the rink or course between the middle line and the tee.
Subtepid :: Subtense (a.) A line subtending, or stretching across; a chord; as, the subtense of an arc..
Natant :: Natant (a.) Placed horizontally across the field, as if swimmimg toward the dexter side; said of all sorts of fishes except the flying fish..
Phoneidoscope :: Phoneidoscope (n.) An instrument for studying the motions of sounding bodies by optical means. It consists of a tube across the end of which is stretched a film of soap solution thin enough to give colored bands, the form and position of which are affected by sonorous vibrations..
Traverse :: Traverse (a.) A line lying across a figure or other lines; a transversal.
Athwart :: Athwart (prep.) Across; from side to side of.
Override :: Override (v. t.) To ride over or across; to ride upon; to trample down.
Pointer :: Pointer (n.) Diagonal braces sometimes fixed across the hold.
Wide :: Wide (superl.) Having considerable distance or extent between the sides; spacious across; much extended in a direction at right angles to that of length; not narrow; broad; as, wide cloth; a wide table; a wide highway; a wide bed; a wide hall or entry..
Swim :: Swim (v. t.) To cause or compel to swim; to make to float; as, to swim a horse across a river..
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