Cross

Quick meaning: Cross is a noun meaning (heraldry) Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross.

Meaning

(heraldry) Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross.

More Meanings

1. A wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion).
2. (Christianity) Alternative letter-case form of Cross (“the Crucifix, the cross on which Christ was crucified”).
3. (Christianity) A hand gesture made in imitation of the shape of the Cross; sign of the cross.
4. (Christianity) Any representation of the crucifix, as in religious architecture, burial markers, jewelry, etc.
5. (figurative, from Christ's bearing of the cross) A difficult situation that must be endured.
6. The act of going across; the act of passing from one side to the other
7. 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 Sentences

It's a cross I must bear.

She made the cross after swearing.

Heaven prepares good men with crosses.

She was wearing a cross on her necklace.

Word Forms

• crosses
• crosser
• crossest
• crossing
• crossed
• crossedst
• crosseth

Synonyms for cross

Depending on context, synonyms include crucifix, hybrid, contrarily, opposed, reverse, antipodal.

Antonyms for cross

Common opposites include uncross.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include foil, crisscross, intersect, transverse, transversal, crosswise.

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