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Meaning of cross
noun
- A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other. Example: 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). Example: Criminals were commonly executed on a wooden cross.
- (usually with the) The cross on which Christ was crucified.
- A hand gesture made in imitation of the shape of the Cross. Example: She made the cross after swearing.
verb
- To make or form a cross.
- To move relatively.
- (social) To oppose.
- To cross-fertilize or crossbreed. Example: They managed to cross a sheep with a goat.
- To stamp or mark (a cheque) in such a way as to prevent it being cashed, thus requiring it to be deposited into a bank account.
adjective
- Transverse; lying across the main direction. Example: At the end of each row were cross benches which linked the rows.
- Opposite, opposed to. Example: His actions were perversely cross to his own happiness.
- Opposing, adverse; being contrary to what one would hope or wish for.
- Bad-tempered, angry, annoyed. Example: Please don't get cross at me. (or) Please don't get cross with me.
- Made in an opposite direction, or an inverse relation; mutually inverse; interchanged. Example: cross interrogatories
preposition
- Across Example: She walked cross the mountains.
- Cross product of the previous vector and the following vector. Example: The Lorentz force is q times v cross B.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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