What does cross mean in English? Meaning of cross definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "cross": a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
Noun
Meaning: a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse pieceSynonyms: crossHypernyms: construction
structureMeaning of "cross": travel across or pass over
Verb
Meaning: travel across or pass overExample: The caravan covered almost 100 miles each daySynonyms: cover
cross
cut across
cut through
get across
get over
pass over
track
traverseHyponyms: bridge
course
crisscross
drive
ford
hop
jaywalk
stride
take
tramp
walkHypernyms: go across
go through
passMeaning of "cross": extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
Adjective
Meaning: extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axisExample: cross members should be all steel
from the transverse hall the stairway ascends gracefully
transversal vibrations
transverse colonSynonyms: cross
thwartwise
transversal
transverseSimilar: crosswiseMeaning of "cross": a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
Noun
Meaning: a marking that consists of lines that cross each otherSynonyms: crisscross
cross
markHypernyms: markingMeaning of "cross": meet at a point
Verb
Meaning: meet at a pointSynonyms: cross
intersectHyponyms: crossHypernyms: come across
encounter
meet
run across
run into
seeMeaning of "cross": annoyed and irritable
Adjective
Meaning: annoyed and irritableSynonyms: bad-tempered
crabbed
crabby
cross
fussy
grouchy
grumpy
ill-temperedSimilar: ill-naturedMeaning of "cross": a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry
Noun
Meaning: a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldrySynonyms: crossHyponyms: calvary cross
celtic cross
cross of calvary
cross of lorraine
crucifix
greek cross
jerusalem cross
latin cross
lorraine cross
maltese cross
papal cross
patriarchal cross
rood
rood-tree
saltire
st. andrew's cross
st. anthony's cross
tau crossHypernyms: emblemMeaning of "cross": hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Verb
Meaning: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) ofExample: What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge
foil your opponentSynonyms: baffle
bilk
cross
foil
frustrate
queer
scotch
spoil
thwartHyponyms: dash
disappoint
let down
ruin
short-circuitHypernyms: forbid
foreclose
forestall
preclude
preventAlso see: double crossMeaning of "cross": any affliction that causes great suffering
Noun
Meaning: any affliction that causes great sufferingExample: that is his cross to bear
he bears his afflictions like a crown of thornsSynonyms: cross
crown of thornsHypernyms: afflictionMeaning of "cross": fold so as to resemble a cross
Verb
Meaning: fold so as to resemble a crossExample: she crossed her legsSynonyms: crossHypernyms: fold
fold up
turn upAntonyms: uncrossMeaning of "cross": (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species
Noun
Meaning: (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or speciesExample: a mule is a cross between a horse and a donkeySynonyms: cross
crossbreed
hybridHyponyms: dihybrid
monohybridHypernyms: being
organismMeaning of "cross": to cover or extend over an area or time period
Verb
Meaning: to cover or extend over an area or time periodExample: Rivers traverse the valley floor
The parking lot spans 3 acres
The novel spans three centuriesSynonyms: cross
span
sweep
traverseHypernyms: continue
cover
extendMeaning of "cross": (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
Noun
Meaning: (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybridsSynonyms: cross
crossbreeding
crossing
hybridisation
hybridization
hybridizing
interbreedingHyponyms: dihybrid cross
monohybrid cross
reciprocal
reciprocal cross
test-cross
testcrossHypernyms: conjugation
coupling
mating
pairing
sexual union
unionMeaning of "cross": meet and pass
Verb
Meaning: meet and passExample: the trains crossedSynonyms: crossHyponyms: decussateHypernyms: cross
intersectMeaning of "cross": trace a line through or across
Verb
Meaning: trace a line through or acrossExample: cross your `t'Synonyms: crossHypernyms: writeMeaning of "cross": breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties
Verb
Meaning: breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varietiesExample: cross a horse and a donkey
Mendel tried crossbreeding
these species do not interbreedSynonyms: cross
crossbreed
hybridise
hybridize
interbreedHyponyms: backcrossHypernyms: breedAdjective: 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.(heraldry) 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). Criminals were commonly executed on a wooden cross.(usually with the) The cross on which Christ was crucified.A hand gesture made by Catholics in imitation of the shape of the Cross. She made the cross after swearing. Sir Walter Scott Before the cross has waned the crescent's ray. Cowper 'Tis where the cross is preached.Sir Walter Scott Before the cross has waned the crescent's ray.Cowper 'Tis where the cross is preached.(Christianity) A modified representation of the crucifixion stake, worn as jewellery or displayed as a symbol of religious devotion. She was wearing a cross on her necklace.(figurative, from Christ's bearing of the cross) A difficult situation that must be endured. It's a cross I must bear. Ben Jonson Heaven prepares a good man with crosses.Ben Jonson Heaven prepares a good man with crosses.The act of going across; the act of passing from one side to the other A quick cross of the road.(biology) An animal or plant produced by crossbreeding or cross-fertilization.(by extension) A hybrid of any kind. Lord Dufferin Toning down the ancient Viking into a sort of a cross between Paul Jones and Jeremy DiddlerLord Dufferin Toning down the ancient Viking into a sort of a cross between Paul Jones and Jeremy Diddler(boxing) A hook thrown over the opponent's punch.(soccer) A pass in which the ball travels from by one touchline across the pitch. 2010 December 29, Chris Whyatt, “Chelsea 1 - 0 Bolton”, BBC: And Stamford Bridge erupted with joy as Florent Malouda slotted in a cross from Drogba, who had stayed just onside.2010 December 29, Chris Whyatt, “Chelsea 1 - 0 Bolton”, BBC: And Stamford Bridge erupted with joy as Florent Malouda slotted in a cross from Drogba, who had stayed just onside.A place where roads intersect and lead off in four directions; a crossroad (common in UK and Irish place names such as Gerrards Cross).A monument that marks such a place. (Also common in UK or Irish place names such as Charing Cross)(obsolete) 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. Shakespeare I should bear no cross if I did bear you; for I think you have no money in your purse.Shakespeare I should bear no cross if I did bear you; for I think you have no money in your purse.(obsolete, Ireland) Church lands. (Can we find and add a quotation of Sir J. Davies to this entry?)A line drawn across or through another line.(surveying) An instrument for laying of offsets perpendicular to the main course.A pipe-fitting with four branches whose axes usually form a right angle.(Rubik's Cube) Four edge cubies of one side that are in their right places, forming the shape of a cross.Synonyms:
short, peeved, faultfinding, annoyed, cantankerous, captious, choleric, churlish, crabby, cranky, crotchety, crusty, disagreeable, fractious, fretful, grouchy, grumpy, ill-tempered, impatient, irascible, irritable, jumpy, peevish, petulant, put out, querulous, quick-tempered, ratty, snappy, sullen, surly, testy, touchy, waspish, tetchy, vexed, caviling, ill-humored, out of humor, pettish, splenetic, span, navigate, sail, ply, cruise, pass over, bridge, overpass, voyage, zigzag, meet, transverse, cut across, ford, extend over, go across, move across, crisscross, divide, crosscut, bisect, intertwine, decussate, lace, intercross, lie athwart of, rest across, mingle, blend, interbreed, crossbreed, mongrelize, cross-fertilize, cross-pollinate, cross-mate, intercross, block, obstruct, buck, deny, sell, thwart, stymie, flummox, cramp, stonewall, frustrate, resist, foil, impede, oppose, crab, backtalk, stump, crimp, interfere, snafu, double-cross, foul up, sell out, stab in the back, take on, louse up, bollix, have bone to pick, knock props out, take wind out of sails,
Antonyms:
animated, cheerful, pleasant, happy, disconnect, disjoin, remain, abet, aid, assist, stay, divide, part, separate, help, unmix, remain, abet, aid, assist, stay, part, separate, help, unmix, remain, abet, aid, assist, stay, divide, part, separate, help, unmix, abet, aid, assist, facilitate, remain, help, support, allow, go along, encourage, forward, stay, divide, part, separate, unmix,
