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How to pronounce cross
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What does cross mean?
nounA geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.
“Put a cross for a wrong answer and a tick for a right one.”
Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross.
A wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion).
“Criminals were commonly executed on a wooden cross.”
adjTransverse; lying across the main direction.
“At the end of each row were cross benches which linked the rows.”
Opposite, opposed to.
“His actions were perversely cross to his own happiness.”
Opposing, adverse; being contrary to what one would hope or wish for.
“The article of the resurrection seems to lie marvellously cross to the common experience of mankind.”
prepAcross.
“She walked cross the mountains.”
The cross product of the previous vector and the following vector.
“The Lorentz force is q times v cross B.”
verbTo make or form a cross.
“She frowned and crossed her arms.”
To lay or draw something across, such as a line.
“to cross the letter t”
To mark with an X.
“Cross the box which applies to you.”
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