cross

About 77.05 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. 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.

2. noun Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross.
3. noun 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.

4. noun Alternative letter-case form of Cross (“the Crucifix, the cross on which Christ was crucified”).

   True Cross

5. noun A hand gesture made in imitation of the shape of the Cross; sign of the cross.

   She made the cross after swearing.

6. noun Any representation of the crucifix, as in religious architecture, burial markers, jewelry, etc.

   She was wearing a cross on her necklace.

7. noun A difficult situation that must be endured.

   It's a cross I must bear.

8. noun The act of going across; the act of passing from one side to the other

   A quick cross of the road.

Similar words

foil crisscross intersect transverse transversal crosswise mark cut across hybridization get across

Often followed by

the section and of sections in over to on

Word family

Cross Crosses Wilbur Lucius Cross cross-trade crossed crosser crossers crosses crossest crossing