Definition of cross

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

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Crucifix :: Crucifix (n.) The cross or religion of Christ.
South :: South (v. i.) To come to the meridian; to cross the north and south line; -- said chiefly of the moon; as, the moon souths at nine..
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..
Cross :: Cross (n.) A common heraldic bearing, of which there are many varieties. See the Illustration, above..
Rood :: Rood (n.) A representation in sculpture or in painting of the cross with Christ hanging on it.
Rode :: Rode (n.) See Rood, the cross..
Spur :: Spur (n.) A wall that crosses a part of a rampart and joins to an inner wall.
Gimlet :: Gimlet (n.) A small tool for boring holes. It has a leading screw, a grooved body, and a cross handle..
Crabbish :: Crabbish (a.) Somewhat sour or cross.
Crosslet :: Crosslet (n.) A crucible.
Over :: Over (prep.) Across; from side to side of; -- implying a passing or moving, either above the substance or thing, or on the surface of it; as, a dog leaps over a stream or a table..
Evener :: Evener (n.) In vehicles, a swinging crossbar, to the ends of which other crossbars, or whiffletrees, are hung, to equalize the draught when two or three horses are used abreast..
Sullen :: Sullen (a.) Gloomily angry and silent; cross; sour; affected with ill humor; morose.
Pallium :: Pallium (n.) A band of white wool, worn on the shoulders, with four purple crosses worked on it; a pall..
Round :: Round (n.) The step of a ladder; a rundle or rung; also, a crosspiece which joins and braces the legs of a chair..
Ensweep :: Ensweep (v. t.) To sweep over or across; to pass over rapidly.
Intersecant :: Intersecant (a.) Dividing into parts; crossing; intersecting.
Boom :: Boom (n.) A strong chain cable, or line of spars bound together, extended across a river or the mouth of a harbor, to obstruct navigation or passage..
Sack :: Sack (n.) A sack coat; a kind of coat worn by men, and extending from top to bottom without a cross seam..
Passionist :: Passionist (n.) A member of a religious order founded in Italy in 1737, and introduced into the United States in 1852. The members of the order unite the austerities of the Trappists with the activity and zeal of the Jesuits and Lazarists. Called also Barefooted Clerks of the Most Holy Cross..
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