ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Cross-question

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Cross-question is a noun meaning A question posed during a cross-examination.

Meaning

A question posed during a cross-examination.

More Meanings

  1. (transitive) To subject to close questioning.

Example Sentences

the best way to get things clear is if we gently cross-question this very statement.
The good man, he looks on us so clear and cheery, and in his neighbourly soft-smiling eyes we see so well our own shadow, - we have a longing always to cross-question him.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include counterquery, subcross, cross-purposes, counterquestion, crosscurrent, countercross.

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