Cross

/kɹɑs/

The meaning and definition of Cross, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

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.
“Put a cross for a wrong answer and a tick for a right one.”
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.”

verb

To cross-fertilize or crossbreed.
“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.

Synonyms True Cross hybrid cross-fertilize crossbreed angry annoyed

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