CROSS
Definition of CROSS
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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.
"Put a cross for a wrong answer and a tick for a right one."
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Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross.
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A wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion).
"Criminals were commonly executed on a wooden cross."
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To make or form a cross.
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To move relatively.
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(social) To oppose.
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Transverse; lying across the main direction.
"At the end of each row were cross benches which linked the rows."
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Opposite, opposed to.
"His actions were perversely cross to his own happiness."
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Opposing, adverse; being contrary to what one would hope or wish for.
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Across
"She walked cross the mountains."
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Cross product of the previous vector and the following vector.
"The Lorentz force is q times v cross B."
Source: Wiktionary