cross

adj//kɹɑs//

arg, ond, sur, kors, kryss, korstecken, korset, lidande, plåga, korsning, blandning, hybrid, korsningsprodukt, mellanting, inlägg, krossboll, göra, korstecknet, korslägga, lägga i kors, kryssa, korsa, förhindra, gäcka, gå i vägen för

  1. (chiefly, British, Ottawa Valley) Bad-tempered, angry, annoyed.

  2. 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.

  3. (heraldry) Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross.

  4. A wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion).

  5. A place where roads intersect and lead off in four directions; a crossroad (common in UK and Irish place names such as Gerrards Cross).

  6. (Christianity) A hand gesture made in imitation of the shape of the Cross; sign of the cross.

  7. (figurative, from Christ's bearing of the cross) A difficult situation that must be endured.

  8. (biology) An animal or plant produced by crossbreeding or cross-fertilization.

  9. (football) A pass in which the ball is kicked from a side of the pitch to a position close to the opponent’s goal.

  10. (reflexive, to cross oneself) To make the sign of the cross over oneself.

  11. To place across or athwart; to cause to intersect.

  12. To mark with an X.

  13. (intransitive) To travel in a direction or path that will intersect with that of another.

  14. (football) To pass the ball from one side of the pitch to the other side.

  15. (biology) To cross-fertilize or crossbreed.

  16. (transitive) To contradict (another) or frustrate the plans of.

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