Definition of cross

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Cross (v. t.) To make the sign of the cross upon; -- followed by the reflexive pronoun; as, he crossed himself..

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Saddled :: Saddled (a.) Having a broad patch of color across the back, like a saddle; saddle-backed..
Spur :: Spur (n.) A brace strengthening a post and some connected part, as a rafter or crossbeam; a strut..
Transfluent :: Transfluent (a.) Flowing or running across or through; as, a transfluent stream..
Rub :: Rub (v. t.) To hinder; to cross; to thwart.
Cross-questioned :: Cross-questioned (imp. & p. p.) of Cross-questio.
Cross :: Cross (v. t.) To pass, as objects going in an opposite direction at the same time..
Fourche :: Fourche (a.) Having the ends forked or branched, and the ends of the branches terminating abruptly as if cut off; -- said of an ordinary, especially of a cross..
Chiastolite :: Chiastolite (n.) A variety of andalusite; -- called also macle. The tessellated appearance of a cross section is due to the symmetrical arrangement of impurities in the crystal.
Stonebrash :: Stonebow (n.) A kind of crossbow formerly used for shooting stones.
Traverse :: Traverse (adv.) Athwart; across; crosswise.
Crossgrained :: Crossgrained (a.) Having the grain or fibers run diagonally, or more or less transversely an irregularly, so as to interfere with splitting or planing..
Cross-examined :: Cross-examined (imp. & p. p.) of Cross-examin.
Cross-spall :: Cross-spall (n.) One of the temporary wooden braces, placed horizontally across a frame to hold it in position until the deck beams are in; a cross-pawl..
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..
Fly :: Fly (v. i.) A heavy wheel, or cross arms with weights at the ends on a revolving axis, to regulate or equalize the motion of machinery by means of its inertia, where the power communicated, or the resistance to be overcome, is variable, as in the steam engine or the coining press. See Fly wheel (below)..
Overthwart :: Overthwart (a.) Having a transverse position; placed or situated across; hence, opposite..
Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To pass a broom across (a surface) so as to remove loose dirt, dust, etc.; to brush, or rub over, with a broom for the purpose of cleaning; as, to sweep a floor, the street, or a chimney. Used also figuratively..
Snare :: Snare (n.) The gut or string stretched across the lower head of a drum.
Cross :: Cross (v. t.) To cause to interbreed; -- said of different stocks or races; to mix the breed of.
Traverse :: Traverse (a.) To lay in a cross direction; to cross.
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