Crossback

Quick meaning: Crossback is a noun meaning Two pieces on the back of an item (for attaching or bracing it) which form an "X".

Meaning

Two pieces on the back of an item (for attaching or bracing it) which form an "X".

More Meanings

1. An "X"-shaped railroad crossing sign.
2. (derogatory, offensive) A Catholic.
3. (dance) A step in which one leg crosses behind the other.
4. (American football) A play in which the player with the ball crosses to one side of the field and then doubles back to the other.
5. The measurement from the outer edge of one shoulder blade to the outer edge of the other.
6. A hairpin bend.
7. A cross-course.

Example Sentences

The seats are benches with crossbacks; the desks have movable tops, but these are to be replaced by stools and good stationary desks.

Flashing signals would be provided at the six roads with the greatest traffic volumes, and standard crossbacks would be posted at the other crossings.

Two experimental versions of the X-shaped railway crossback sign (white with red border, and yellow with black border) and the Canadian standard were compared in a series of 4 experiments.

It seems that about two hours before that the crossback in the hatch which supported the hatch covers, had fallen out, and was lying on the floor of the hold, its fall being due to an ascending draft.

Word Forms

• crossbacks
• crossbacking
• crossbacked

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cross-back, backpiece, backstay, back, ribbonback, arrowback.

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