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cross noun

  /kɹɑs/ , /kɹɒs/ , /kɹɔs/
  • 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.
  • (heraldry) 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).
  • (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).
 crux
  • (Christianity) A hand gesture made in imitation of the shape of the Cross; sign of the cross.
 Crux, crux

cross verb

  /kɹɑs/ , /kɹɒs/ , /kɹɔs/
  • To place across or athwart; to cause to intersect.
 faciō intersecāre
  • (football) To pass the ball from one side of the pitch to the other side.
 trānseō

crossing noun

  /ˈkɹɑsɪŋ/ , /ˈkɹɒsɪŋ/ , /ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/ , /ˈkɹɔːsɪŋ/
  • A voyage across a body of water.
 transitus
  • An intersection where roads, lines, or tracks cross.
 travectio
Northern Cross
Cygnus
sign of the cross
signum crucis
Way of the Cross
via crucis
cross-cousin
amitin, consobrin
Southern Cross
Crux
cross-country skiing
cursus campester nartatorius
cross-eyed
strabus
cross out
expungo
Saint Andrew's cross
crux decussata
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