cross
/kɹɑs//kɹɒs//kɹɔs/noun
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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.
verb
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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.
adjective
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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.
preposition
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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.