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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croix
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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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signe de croix,
croix
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- (boxing) A hook thrown over the opponent's punch.
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direct du bras arrière
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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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traverser,
franchir
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- To make or form a cross.
- (intransitive) To travel in a direction or path that will intersect with that of another.
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croiser
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barrer
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- (transitive) To contradict (another) or frustrate the plans of.
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contrecarrer,
déjouer
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- (reflexive, to cross oneself) To make the sign of the cross over oneself.
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faire le signe de la croix,
signer
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cross
adjective
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- (chiefly, British, Ottawa Valley) Bad-tempered, angry, annoyed.
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fâché,
contrarié
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- Transverse; lying across the main direction.
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transversal,
transversale
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- (archaic) Opposite, opposed to.
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contraire
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crossing
noun
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- A voyage across a body of water.
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traversée
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- An intersection where roads, lines, or tracks cross.
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carrefour,
croisement
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