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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Crucifix :: Crucifix (n.) A representation in art of the figure of Christ upon the cross; esp., the sculptured figure affixed to a real cross of wood, ivory, metal, or the like, used by the Roman Catholics in their devotions..
Buck :: Buck (v. t.) To subject to a mode of punishment which consists in tying the wrists together, passing the arms over the bent knees, and putting a stick across the arms and in the angle formed by the knees..
Tartan :: Tartan (n.) Woolen cloth, checkered or crossbarred with narrow bands of various colors, much worn in the Highlands of Scotland; hence, any pattern of tartan; also, other material of a similar pattern..
Cross :: Cross (a.) Made in an opposite direction, or an inverse relation; mutually inverse; interchanged; as, cross interrogatories; cross marriages, as when a brother and sister marry persons standing in the same relation to each other..
Seesaw :: Seesaw (n.) Same as Crossruff.
Yoke :: Yoke (n.) A crosspiece upon the head of a boat's rudder. To its ends lines are attached which lead forward so that the boat can be steered from amidships.
Cancellated :: Cancellated (a.) Crossbarred; marked with cross lines.
Crisscross :: Crisscross (v. t.) To mark or cover with cross lines; as, a paper was crisscrossed with red marks..
Over :: Over (adv.) From inside to outside, above or across the brim..
Trajection :: Trajection (n.) The act of trajecting; a throwing or casting through or across; also, emission..
Crossing :: Crossing (v. t.) Contradiction; thwarting; obstruction.
Cross-armed :: Cross-armed (a.) With arms crossed.
Grate :: Grate (v. t.) To furnish with grates; to protect with a grating or crossbars; as, to grate a window..
Overland :: Overland (adv.) By, upon, or across, land..
Bull Terrier :: Bull terrier () A breed of dogs obtained by crossing the bulldog and the terrier.
Traject :: Traject (v. t.) A place for passing across; a passage; a ferry.
Bang :: Bang (v. t.) To cut squarely across, as the tail of a hors, or the forelock of human beings; to cut (the hair)..
Atrip :: Atrip (adv.) Hoisted up and ready to be swayed across; -- said of yards.
Crossflow :: Crossflow (v. i.) To flow across, or in a contrary direction..
Culmination :: Culmination (n.) The attainment of the highest point of altitude reached by a heavently body; passage across the meridian; transit.
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