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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.
  • (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).
  • A place where roads intersect and lead off in four directions; a crossroad (common in UK and Irish place names such as Gerrards Cross).
 kors, kryss
  • (Christianity) A hand gesture made in imitation of the shape of the Cross; sign of the Cross.
 kors, korstecken
  • (figurative, from Christ's bearing of the cross) A difficult situation that must be endured.
 kors, lidande, plåga
  • (football) A pass in which the ball is kicked from a side of the pitch to a position close to the opponent’s goal.
 inlägg, krossboll
  • (biology) An animal or plant produced by crossbreeding or cross-fertilization.
 korsning, blandning, hybrid, korsningsprodukt, mellanting
  • (Christianity) The Crucifix, the cross on which Christ was crucified.
 korset, kors, kryss

cross verb

  /kɹɑs/ , /kɹɒs/ , /kɹɔs/
  • (intransitive) To travel in a direction or path that will intersect with that of another.
  • (football) To pass the ball from one side of the pitch to the other side.
  • (biology) To cross-fertilize or crossbreed.
 korsa
  • (transitive) To contradict (another) or frustrate the plans of.
 korsa, förhindra, gäcka, gå i vägen för
  • (reflexive, to cross oneself) To make the sign of the cross over oneself.
 göra, korstecknet
  • To place across or athwart; to cause to intersect.
 korslägga, lägga i kors
  • To mark with an X.
 kryssa

cross adjective

  /kɹɑs/ , /kɹɒs/ , /kɹɔs/
  • (chiefly, British, Ottawa Valley) Bad-tempered, angry, annoyed.
 arg, ond, sur

crossing noun

  /ˈkɹɑsɪŋ/ , /ˈkɹɒsɪŋ/ , /ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/ , /ˈkɹɔːsɪŋ/
  • An intersection where roads, lines, or tracks cross.
 korsning
  • A place at which a river, railroad, or highway may be crossed.
 övergångsställe

cross-

tvär
cross-country skiing
längdskidåkning, längdskidor
cross one's fingers
hålla fingrarna i kors, hålla kors, korsa fingrarna, lägga fingrarna i kors, sätta fingrarna i kors, hålla tummarna
Saint Andrew's cross
andreaskors
cross section
tvärsnitt
cross out
stryka över, stryka, stryka genom
Way of the Cross
korsväg
cross-stitch
korsstygn
cross-examination
korsförhör
sign of the cross
korstecken
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