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Crossing :: Crossing (v. t.) A place where anything (as a stream) is crossed; a paved walk across a street.

Longbow :: Longbow (n.) The ordinary bow, not mounted on a stock; -- so called in distinction from the crossbow when both were used as weapons of war. Also, sometimes, such a bow of about the height of a man, as distinguished from a much shorter one..

Croslet :: Croslet (n.) See Crosslet.

Moline :: Moline (n.) The crossed iron that supports the upper millstone by resting on the spindle; a millrind.

Cross :: Cross (v. t.) To pass, as objects going in an opposite direction at the same time..

Belt :: Belt (n.) Anything that resembles a belt, or that encircles or crosses like a belt; a strip or stripe; as, a belt of trees; a belt of sand..

Cross-armed :: Cross-armed (a.) With arms crossed.

Cross-question :: Cross-question (v. t.) To cross-examine; to subject to close questioning.

Brake :: Brake (v. t.) An ancient engine of war analogous to the crossbow and ballista.

Polacca :: Polacca (n.) A vessel with two or three masts, used in the Mediterranean. The masts are usually of one piece, and without tops, caps, or crosstrees..

Cross :: Cross (n.) A monument in the form of a cross, or surmounted by a cross, set up in a public place; as, a market cross; a boundary cross; Charing Cross in London..

Summer :: Summer (n.) A large stone or beam placed horizontally on columns, piers, posts, or the like, serving for various uses. Specifically: (a) The lintel of a door or window. (b) The commencement of a cross vault. (c) A central floor timber, as a girder, or a piece reaching from a wall to a girder. Called also summertree..

Knurl :: Knurl (n.) A contorted knot in wood; a crossgrained protuberance; a nodule; a boss or projection.

Xenogamy :: Xenogamy (n.) Cross fertilization.

Gnarled :: Gnarled (a.) Knotty; full of knots or gnarls; twisted; crossgrained.

Round :: Round (n.) The step of a ladder; a rundle or rung; also, a crosspiece which joins and braces the legs of a chair..

Ladder :: Ladder (v. i.) A frame usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened cross strips or rounds forming steps..

Ballista :: Ballista (n.) An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles..

Dannebrog :: Dannebrog (n.) The ancient battle standard of Denmark, bearing figures of cross and crown..

Ferryboat :: Ferryboat (n.) A vessel for conveying passengers, merchandise, etc., across streams and other narrow waters..

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