Definition of cross

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Cross (n.) An instrument for laying of offsets perpendicular to the main course.

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Traverse :: Traverse (a.) Lying across; being in a direction across something else; as, paths cut with traverse trenches..
Portate :: Portate (a.) Borne not erect, but diagonally athwart an escutcheon; as, a cross portate..
Agnus Dei :: Agnus Dei () A figure of a lamb bearing a cross or flag.
Cruciferous :: Cruciferous (a.) Bearing a cross.
Cut :: Cut (v. t.) To intersect; to cross; as, one line cuts another at right angles..
Bismuth :: Bismuth (n.) One of the elements; a metal of a reddish white color, crystallizing in rhombohedrons. It is somewhat harder than lead, and rather brittle; masses show broad cleavage surfaces when broken across. It melts at 507¡ Fahr., being easily fused in the flame of a candle. It is found in a native state, and as a constituent of some minerals. Specific gravity 9.8. Atomic weight 207.5. Symbol Bi..
Thwart :: Thwart (v. i.) To move or go in an oblique or crosswise manner.
Crossbreed :: Crossbreed (n.) A breed or an animal produced from parents of different breeds; a new variety, as of plants, combining the qualities of two parent varieties or stocks..
Lute :: Lute (n.) A stringed instrument formerly much in use. It consists of four parts, namely, the table or front, the body, having nine or ten ribs or sides, arranged like the divisions of a melon, the neck, which has nine or ten frets or divisions, and the head, or cross, in which the screws for tuning are inserted. The strings are struck with the right hand, and with the left the stops are pressed..
Cross :: Cross (n.) A line drawn across or through another line.
Swim :: Swim (v. t.) To cause or compel to swim; to make to float; as, to swim a horse across a river..
Viaduct :: Viaduct (n.) A structure of considerable magnitude, usually with arches or supported on trestles, for carrying a road, as a railroad, high above the ground or water; a bridge; especially, one for crossing a valley or a gorge. Cf. Trestlework..
Transversal :: Transversal (a.) Running or lying across; transverse; as, a transversal line..
"""cover-point " :: Cover-point (n.) The fielder in the games of cricket and lacrosse who supports point..
Crossbar :: Crossbar (n.) A transverse bar or piece, as a bar across a door, or as the iron bar or stock which passes through the shank of an anchor to insure its turning fluke down..
Transvert :: Transvert (v. t.) To cause to turn across; to transverse.
Traverse :: Traverse (v. i.) To tread or move crosswise, as a horse that throws his croup to one side and his head to the other..
Across :: Across (adv.) From side to side; crosswise; as, with arms folded across..
Tucker :: Tucker (n.) A narrow piece of linen or the like, folded across the breast, or attached to the gown at the neck, forming a part of a woman's dress in the 17th century and later..
Crossly :: Crossly (adv.) Athwart; adversely; unfortunately; peevishly; fretfully; with ill humor.
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