ALL meanings of crossest
cross
C c - noun crossest a structure consisting essentially of an upright and a transverse piece, used to execute persons in ancient times. 1
- noun crossest any object, figure, or mark resembling a cross, as two intersecting lines. 1
- noun crossest a mark resembling a cross, usually an X, made instead of a signature by a person unable to write. 1
- noun crossest the Cross, the cross upon which Jesus died. 1
- noun crossest a figure of the Cross as a Christian emblem, badge, etc. 1
- noun crossest the Cross as the symbol of Christianity. 1
- noun crossest a small cross with a human figure attached to it, as a representation of Jesus crucified; crucifix. 1
- noun crossest a sign made with the right hand by tracing the figure of a cross in the air or by touching the foreheard, chest, and shoulders, as an act of devotion. 1
- noun crossest a structure or monument in the form of a cross, set up for prayer, as a memorial, etc. 1
- noun crossest any of various conventional representations or modifications of the Christian emblem used symbolically or for ornament, as in heraldry or art: a Latin cross; a Maltese cross. 1
- noun crossest the crucifixion of Jesus as the culmination of His redemptive mission. 1
- noun crossest any suffering endured for Jesus' sake. 1
- noun crossest the teaching of redemption gained by Jesus' death. 1
- noun crossest the Christian religion, or those who accept it; Christianity; Christendom. 1
- noun crossest an opposition; thwarting; frustration. 1
- noun crossest any misfortune; trouble. 1
- noun crossest a crossing of animals or plants; a mixing of breeds. 1
- noun crossest an animal, plant, breed, etc., produced by crossing; crossbreed. 1
- noun crossest a person or thing that is intermediate in character between two others. 1
- noun crossest Boxing. a punch thrown across and over the lead of an opponent. 1
- noun crossest Older Slang. a contest the result of which is dishonestly arranged beforehand: Many of the onlookers, especially some who had bet heavily on Taylor, complained loudly that the fight was a “damnable cross.”. 1
- noun crossest a crossing. 1
- noun crossest a place of crossing. 1
- noun crossest Plumbing. a four-way joint or connection. 1
- noun crossest Theater. an actor's movement from one area of a stage to another. 1
- noun crossest Also called cross-trade. Stock Exchange. an arrangement for the simultaneous sale and purchase of a block of stock handled by a single broker. 1
- noun crossest Machinery. spider (def 6b). 1
- noun crossest (initial capital letter) Astronomy. Southern Cross. 1
- verb with object crossest to move, pass, or extend from one side to the other side of (a street, river, etc.). Synonyms: traverse, span, bridge. 1
- verb with object crossest to put or draw (a line, lines, etc.) across. 1
- verb with object crossest to cancel by marking with a cross or with a line or lines (often followed by off or out). 1
- verb with object crossest to mark with a cross. 1
- verb with object crossest to lie or pass across; intersect. 1
- verb with object crossest to meet and pass. 1
- verb with object crossest to transport across something. 1
- verb with object crossest to assist or guide (a person) across a street or intersection: The guard crossed the child at the traffic light. 1
- verb with object crossest to place in the form of a cross or crosswise. 1
- verb with object crossest Biology. to cause (members of different genera, species, breeds, varieties, or the like) to interbreed. 1
- verb with object crossest to oppose openly; thwart; frustrate. Synonyms: baffle, foil; contradict. Antonyms: aid, assist, help. 1
- verb with object crossest Slang. to betray; double-cross. 1
- verb with object crossest to make the sign of a cross upon or over, as in devotion: to cross oneself. 1
- verb with object crossest Nautical. to set (a yard) in proper position on a mast. 1
- verb with object crossest Obsolete. to confront in a hostile manner. 1
- verb without object crossest to lie or be athwart; intersect. 1
- verb without object crossest to move, pass, or extend from one side or place to another: Cross at the intersection. 1
- verb without object crossest to meet and pass. 1
- verb without object crossest to interbreed. 1
- verb without object crossest Theater. to move from one side of the stage to the other, especially by passing downstage of another actor. 1
- adjective crossest angry and annoyed; ill-humored; snappish: Don't be cross with me. Synonyms: petulant, fractious, irascible, waspish, crabbed, churlish, sulky, cantankerous, cranky, ill-tempered, impatient, irritable, fretful, touchy, testy. Antonyms: good-natured, good-humored; agreeable. 1
- adjective crossest lying or passing crosswise or across each other; athwart; transverse: cross timbers. 1