cross
- Proper noun. (surname, topographic) for someone who lived near a stone cross on a road.
- 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.
- Noun. (heraldiccharge) Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross.
- Noun. A wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion).
- Noun. (''usually with'' the) The cross on which Christ was crucified.
- Noun. A hand gesture made by Catholics in imitation of the shape of the Cross.
- Noun. (Christianity) A modified representation of the crucifixion stake, worn as jewellery or displayed as a symbol of religious devotion.
- Noun. (''figurative, from Christ's bearing of the cross'') A difficult situation that must be endured.
- Noun. The act of going across; the act of passing from one side to the other.
- Noun. (biology) Animal or plant produced by crossbreeding or cross-fertilization.
- Noun. (boxing) a hook thrown over the opponent's punch.
- Noun. (football) A pass in which the ball travels from by one touchline across the pitch.
- Noun. A place where roads intersect and lead off in four directions; a crossroad (common in UK and Irish place names such as ''Gerrards Cross'').
- Noun. A monument that marks such a place. (Also common in UK or Irish place names such as ''Charing Cross'').
- Noun. (Rubik's Cube) Four edge cubies of one side that are in their right places, forming the shape of a cross.
- Adjective. Transverse; lying across the main direction.
- Adjective. (archaic) Opposite, opposed to.
- Adjective. (context, now) Opposing, adverse; being contrary to what one would hope or wish for.
- Adjective. Bad-tempered, angry, annoyed.
- Preposition. (archaic) across.
- Verb. To mark with an X.
- Verb. (transitive) To go from one side of (something) to the other.
- Verb. (intransitive) To travel in a direction or path that will intersect with that of another.
- Verb. (transitive) To contradict (another) or frustrate the plans of.
- Verb. (''reflexive'' '''to cross oneself''') To make the sign of the cross over oneself.
- Verb. (context, cricket) Of both batsmen, to pass each other when running between the wickets in order to score runs.
- Verb. (biology) to cross-fertilize or crossbreed.
- Verb. (legal) to conduct a cross examination; to question a hostile witness.
- Verb. (football) To pass the ball from one side of the pitch to the other side.
- Verb. (rugby) To score a try.
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