Cross
/kɹɑs/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Cross
noun
- 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.
"Put a cross for a wrong answer and a tick for a right one."
- 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).
"Criminals were commonly executed on a wooden cross."
- (usually with the) The cross on which Christ was crucified.
- A hand gesture made in imitation of the shape of the Cross.
"She made the cross after swearing."
verb
adjective
- Transverse; lying across the main direction.
"At the end of each row were cross benches which linked the rows."
- Opposite, opposed to.
"His actions were perversely cross to his own happiness."
- Opposing, adverse; being contrary to what one would hope or wish for.
- Bad-tempered, angry, annoyed.
"Please don't get cross at me. (or) Please don't get cross with me."
- Made in an opposite direction, or an inverse relation; mutually inverse; interchanged.
"cross interrogatories"
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