cross
noun
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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.
- (heraldiccharge) Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross.
- A wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion).
- (Christianity) The Crucifix, the cross on which Christ was crucified.
- (figurative, from Christ's bearing of the cross) A difficult situation that must be endured.
- A place where roads intersect and lead off in four directions; a crossroad (common in UK and Irish place names such as Gerrards Cross).
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Kreuz
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- (football) A pass in which the ball is kicked from a side of the pitch to a position close to the opponent’s goal.
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Flanke
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- (Christianity) A hand gesture made in imitation of the shape of the Cross; sign of the Cross.
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Kreuzzeichen,
Kreuz
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- (biology) An animal or plant produced by crossbreeding or cross-fertilization.
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Kreuzung
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- (boxing) A hook thrown over the opponent's punch.
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Cross
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cross
adjective
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- Transverse; lying across the main direction.
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quer
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- (chiefly, British, Ottawa Valley) Bad-tempered, angry, annoyed.
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böse,
verärgert
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- (archaic) Opposite, opposed to.
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entgegengesetzt,
gegenüber
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cross
verb
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- (football) To pass the ball from one side of the pitch to the other side.
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überqueren,
kreuzen
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- (intransitive) To travel in a direction or path that will intersect with that of another.
- (biology) To cross-fertilize or crossbreed.
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kreuzen
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- (transitive) To contradict (another) or frustrate the plans of.
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kreuzen,
hintergehen,
konterkarieren
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ankreuzen
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- (reflexive, to cross oneself) To make the sign of the cross over oneself.
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sich bekreuzigen
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- To place across or athwart; to cause to intersect.
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verschränken
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crossing
noun
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- An intersection where roads, lines, or tracks cross.
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Kreuzung
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- A voyage across a body of water.
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Überfahrt
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- (architecture) The volume formed by the intersection of chancel, nave and transepts in a cruciform church; often with a tower or cupola over it.
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Vierung
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