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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Intersect :: Intersect (v. i.) To cut into one another; to meet and cross each other; as, the point where two lines intersect..
Hogscore :: Hogscore (n.) A distance lime brawn across the rink or course between the middle line and the tee.
Reticulated :: Reticulated (a.) Having veins, fibers, or lines crossing like the threads or fibers of a network; as, a reticulate leaf; a reticulated surface; a reticulated wing of an insect..
Bang :: Bang (n.) The short, front hair combed down over the forehead, esp. when cut squarely across; a false front of hair similarly worn..
Crosspiece :: Crosspiece (n.) A piece of any structure which is fitted or framed crosswise.
Clamp :: Clamp (n.) A piece of wood placed across another, or inserted into another, to bind or strengthen..
Crisscross :: Crisscross (n.) A mark or cross, as the signature of a person who is unable to write..
Sour :: Sour (superl.) Disagreeable; unpleasant; hence; cross; crabbed; peevish; morose; as, a man of a sour temper; a sour reply..
Croise :: Croise (n.) A pilgrim bearing or wearing a cross.
Tete-de-pont :: Tete-de-pont (n.) A work thrown up at the end of a bridge nearest the enemy, for covering the communications across a river; a bridgehead..
Bird''s-mouth :: Bird's-mouth (n.) An interior angle or notch cut across a piece of timber, for the reception of the edge of another, as that in a rafter to be laid on a plate; -- commonly called crow's-foot in the United States..
Lacrosse :: Lacrosse (n.) A game of ball, originating among the North American Indians, now the popular field sport of Canada, and played also in England and the United States. Each player carries a long-handled racket, called a crosse. The ball is not handled but caught with the crosse and carried on it, or tossed from it, the object being to carry it or throw it through one of the goals placed at opposite ends of the field..
Crosslet :: Crosslet (n.) A crucible.
Lute :: Lute (n.) A stringed instrument formerly much in use. It consists of four parts, namely, the table or front, the body, having nine or ten ribs or sides, arranged like the divisions of a melon, the neck, which has nine or ten frets or divisions, and the head, or cross, in which the screws for tuning are inserted. The strings are struck with the right hand, and with the left the stops are pressed..
Travers :: Travers (a.) Across; athwart.
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..
Go :: Go (v. i.) To reach; to extend; to lead; as, a line goes across the street; his land goes to the river; this road goes to New York..
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..
Crossruff :: Crossruff (n.) The play in whist where partners trump each a different suit, and lead to each other for that purpose; -- called also seesaw..
Finpike :: Finpike (n.) The bichir. See Crossopterygii.
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