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Definition of cross

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Cross (n.) A gibbet, consisting of two pieces of timber placed transversely upon one another, in various forms, as a T, or +, with the horizontal piece below the upper end of the upright, or as an X. It was anciently used in the execution of criminals..

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Hatching :: Hatching (n.) A mode of execution in engraving, drawing, and miniature painting, in which shading is produced by lines crossing each other at angles more or less acute; -- called also crosshatching..

Junction :: "Junction (n.) The place or point of union, meeting, or junction; specifically, the place where two or more lines of railway meet or cross..

Thwart :: Thwart (v. i.) To move or go in an oblique or crosswise manner.

Rack :: Rack (v. t.) To bind together, as two ropes, with cross turns of yarn, marline, etc..

Crois :: Crois (n.) See Cross, n..

Racket :: Racket (n.) A snowshoe formed of cords stretched across a long and narrow frame of light wood.

Trance :: Trance (v. t.) To pass over or across; to traverse.

Redirect :: Redirect (a.) Applied to the examination of a witness, by the party calling him, after the cross-examination..

Cross :: Cross (a.) Not parallel; lying or falling athwart; transverse; oblique; intersecting.

Trestletree :: Trestletree (n.) One of two strong bars of timber, fixed horizontally on the opposite sides of the masthead, to support the crosstrees and the frame of the top; -- generally used in the plural..

Bar :: Bar (n.) To cross with one or more stripes or lines.

Ford :: Ford (v. t.) To pass or cross, as a river or other water, by wading; to wade through..

Decoration :: Decoration (n.) Specifically, any mark of honor to be worn upon the person, as a medal, cross, or ribbon of an order of knighthood, bestowed for services in war, great achievements in literature, art, etc..

Crisscross :: Crisscross (n.) A mark or cross, as the signature of a person who is unable to write..

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

Arblast :: Arblast (n.) A crossbow. See Arbalest.

Overthwart :: Overthwart (a.) Having a transverse position; placed or situated across; hence, opposite..

Three-square :: Three-square (a.) Having a cross section in the form of an equilateral triangle; -- said especially of a kind of file.

Decussated :: Decussated (a.) Crossed; intersected.

Crutched :: Crutched (a.) Marked with the sign of the cross; crouched.