Crossed Meaning and Definition

Word: Crossed

Noun

Definitions:

1. A mark, object, or figure formed by two short intersecting lines or pieces (+ or ×)

Example sentences: "Place a cross against the preferred choice"

2. An upright post with a transverse bar, as used in antiquity for crucifixion.

Example sentences: "May that which is unholy within me be nailed to the sacrificial cross of crucifixion and may that which pleases you be raised in the holy and blessed hope of the ressurection."

3. An animal or plant resulting from cross-breeding; a hybrid.

Example sentences: "A Galloway and shorthorn cross"

4. A pass of the ball across the field towards the centre close to one's opponents' goal.

Example sentences: "Beckham's low cross was turned into the net by Cole"

Verb

Definitions:

1. Go or extend across or to the other side of (an area, stretch of water, etc.)

Example sentences: "She has crossed the Atlantic twice"

2. Pass in an opposite or different direction; intersect.

Example sentences: "The two lines cross at 90°"

3. Draw a line or lines across; mark with a cross.

Example sentences: "Voters should ask one question before they cross today's ballot paper"

4. (of a person) make the sign of the cross in front of one's chest as a sign of Christian reverence or to invoke divine protection.

Example sentences: "Beatie crossed herself quickly at the mention of the dead"

5. Pass (the ball) across the field towards the centre when attacking.

Example sentences: "He could not get to the line to cross the ball"

6. Cause (an animal of one species, breed, or variety) to breed with one of another species, breed, or variety.

Example sentences: "Many animals of the breed were crossed with the closely related Guernsey"

7. Oppose or stand in the way of (someone)

Example sentences: "No one dared cross him"

Adjective

Definitions:

1. Annoyed.

Example sentences: "He seemed to be very cross about something"

Derivations:

crossing

cross

crossing

crossover

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Crossed in Other Languages...

Spanish: Cruzar

German: Berquerte

French: Traverser

Italian: Attraversare

Turkish: çapraz