Meaning

Shaped like a cross or X; crossing lines..

Definitions by Sense

1. Shaped like a cross or X; crossing lines.
2. Perpendicular in angle; transverse.
3. Moving from one side to the other; across.
4. Moving or acting against, opposing, contrary.
5. Located in between. Often, but not necessarily, forming an H-shaped structure.
6. More than one, often in indicating applicability to several domains that are usually separate.
7. Mutual exchange or influence, where both entities are affected in the same way. Mutuality.
8. One entity affecting a similar entity, such as to transfer of one property from one entity to the other.

Example Sentences

e.g. crossbody, crossbuck, cross-stitch

e.g. crossbedding, crossband, crossmember

. See visuals for difference between crossband and crossbuck.

e.g. crossfield, cross-city. When used for a rectangular space, this movement is typically diagonal, such as in crossbelt and crosscourt.

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e.g. crossflow, cross-beat, cross-vote

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e.g. cross-passage, cross-tunnel, crossfire

Synonyms for cross-

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When Should You Use Cross-?

Use cross- when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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