Cross Definition
cross
adjective
- extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis; "cross members should be all steel"; "from the transverse hall the stairway ascends gracefully"; "transversal vibrations"; "transverse colon"
- annoyed and irritable
noun
- a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
- a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
- a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry
- any affliction that causes great suffering; "that is his cross to bear"; "he bears his afflictions like a crown of thorns"
- (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species; "a mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey"
- (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
verb
- travel across or pass over; "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day"
- meet at a point
- hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent"
- fold so as to resemble a cross; "she crossed her legs"
- to cover or extend over an area or time period; "Rivers traverse the valley floor", "The parking lot spans 3 acres"; "The novel spans three centuries"
- meet and pass; "the trains crossed"
- trace a line through or across; "cross your `t'"
- breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties; "cross a horse and a donkey"; "Mendel tried crossbreeding"; "these species do not interbreed"
"Cross" in song lyrics
See how cross is used in real songs:
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"Crucified rapper, nail him down to a cross"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo — So What Now? -
"Ask the police, how we get clapped on the cross"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Othorized F.A.M. — Shot Me Down -
"And a time I burn a cross"
504 Boyz — Life is Serious
Words that rhyme with cross
Usage tips for "cross"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "cross" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for cross to find words that pair well.