noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "Put a cross for a wrong answer and a tick for a right one." figure mark math religion sign Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross. Examples : "The museum displayed a collection of historical crosses, each with a unique and intricate design. " figure art religion heraldry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion). Examples : "Criminals were commonly executed on a wooden cross." religion history culture world theology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (usually with the) The cross on which Christ was crucified. Examples : "Many churches display replicas of the crosses, symbolizing Jesus' sacrifice. " religion theology history culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A hand gesture made in imitation of the shape of the Cross. Examples : "She made the cross after swearing." religion ritual sign Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A modified representation of the crucifixion stake, worn as jewellery or displayed as a symbol of religious devotion. Examples : "She was wearing a cross on her necklace." religion culture theology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (figurative, from Christ's bearing of the cross) A difficult situation that must be endured. Examples : "Dealing with a sick child and a demanding job at the same time feels like one of life's many crosses. " suffering situation religion theology moral Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The act of going across; the act of passing from one side to the other Examples : "A quick cross of the road." action way Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An animal or plant produced by crossbreeding or cross-fertilization. Examples : "The farmer proudly showed us his new litter of piglets, explaining that they were crosses between two different breeds of pigs, resulting in healthier offspring. " organism animal plant biology agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (by extension) A hybrid of any kind. Examples : "Our new puppy is one of those adorable crosses, a mix of poodle and Maltese. " biology organism Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A hook thrown over the opponent's punch. Examples : "The boxer used a quick cross to deflect his opponent's jab. " sport action weapon military Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A pass in which the ball travels from by one touchline across the pitch. Examples : "The striker waited in the box, hoping one of the crosses from the winger would reach him. " sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A place where roads intersect and lead off in four directions; a crossroad (common in UK and Irish place names such as Gerrards Cross). Examples : "The old pub sat right at the crosses, making it a convenient meeting spot for people from all four directions. " area place direction Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A monument that marks such a place. (Also common in UK or Irish place names such as Charing Cross) Examples : "The old map showed a village situated three miles south of Five Crosses, a monument marking the site of a historic battle. " architecture history place religion sign Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A coin stamped with the figure of a cross, or that side of such a piece on which the cross is stamped; hence, money in general. Examples : "After a long day of work, he was glad to finally have some crosses in his pocket. " value finance economy business history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Church lands. Examples : "The historical documents indicated that the local church owned extensive crosses throughout the valley, providing significant income for its charitable works. " property religion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A line drawn across or through another line. Examples : "The teacher marked several errors with red crosses on the student's paper. " mark math Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An instrument for laying of offsets perpendicular to the main course. Examples : "The surveyor used his crosses to precisely mark the perpendicular lines for the new fence along the property boundary. " technical utensil device architecture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A pipe-fitting with four branches whose axes usually form a right angle. Examples : "The plumber used several crosses to connect pipes running in different directions in the basement. " technical utility building structure item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (Rubik's Cube) Four edge cubies of one side that are in their right places, forming the shape of a cross. Examples : "After solving for the first layer, the next step in solving the Rubik's Cube is usually to build the crosses on the top and bottom faces. " game technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The thirty-sixth Lenormand card. Examples : "The reader saw that the Crosses card in her Lenormand spread indicated a difficult decision ahead. " astrology supernatural religion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Crossfire. Examples : "The students were caught in a crossfire of conflicting opinions during the debate. " military war Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make or form a cross. Examples : "She crosses her fingers for good luck before the exam. " sign action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To move relatively. Examples : "The shadow of the tree crosses the lawn as the sun moves through the sky. " action way direction traffic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (social) To oppose. Examples : "My younger brother often crosses me when I suggest doing chores. " politics government action society Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cross-fertilize or crossbreed. Examples : "They managed to cross a sheep with a goat." biology agriculture plant animal organism Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "My boss crosses every company check to prevent fraud, ensuring the money goes directly into the vendor's account. " business finance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A lacrosse stick. Examples : "Maria keeps her two crosses in her sports locker at school, ready for lacrosse practice. " sport utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading