Cross

English word definition — powered by WordNet

NOUN

a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece

a marking that consists of lines that cross each other

a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified

any affliction that causes great suffering

(genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock

(genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids

VERB

travel across or pass over

meet at a point

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

fold so as to resemble a cross

to cover or extend over an area or time period

meet and pass

trace a line through or across

breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties

ADJ

extending or lying across

annoyed and irritable

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