Definitions for crossed

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crossed crossed

Spelling: [krawst, krost]

IPA: /krɔst, krɒst/

Crossed is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 178 anagrams from letters in crossed (cdeorss).

Definitions for crossed

noun

1. a structure consisting essentially of an upright and a transverse piece, used to execute persons in ancient times.
2. any object, figure, or mark resembling a cross, as two intersecting lines.
3. a mark resembling a cross, usually an X, made instead of a signature by a person unable to write.
4. the Cross, the cross upon which Jesus died.
5. a figure of the Cross as a Christian emblem, badge, etc.
6. the Cross as the symbol of Christianity.
7. a small cross with a human figure attached to it, as a representation of Jesus crucified; crucifix.
8. 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.
9. a structure or monument in the form of a cross, set up for prayer, as a memorial, etc.
10. any of various conventional representations or modifications of the Christian emblem used symbolically or for ornament, as in heraldry or art:
11. the crucifixion of Jesus as the culmination of His redemptive mission.
12. any suffering endured for Jesus' sake.
13. the teaching of redemption gained by Jesus' death.
14. the Christian religion, or those who accept it; Christianity; Christendom.
15. an opposition; thwarting; frustration.
16. any misfortune; trouble.
17. a crossing of animals or plants; a mixing of breeds.
18. an animal, plant, breed, etc., produced by crossing; crossbreed.
19. a person or thing that is intermediate in character between two others.
20. Boxing. a punch thrown across and over the lead of an opponent.
21. Older Slang. a contest the result of which is dishonestly arranged beforehand: .
22. a crossing.
23. a place of crossing.
24. Plumbing. a four-way joint or connection.
25. Theater. an actor's movement from one area of a stage to another.
26. Also called cross-trade. Stock Exchange. an arrangement for the simultaneous sale and purchase of a block of stock handled by a single broker.
27. Machinery. spider (def 6b).
28. (initial capital letter) Astronomy. Southern Cross.

Idioms

1. bear one's cross, to accept trials or troubles patiently.
2. cross one's heart. heart (def 24).
3. cross one's mind. mind (def 37).
4. cross one's path. path (def 7).
5. cross someone's palm (with silver), to give money to, especially in payment for a service:
6. cross the line. line1 (def 68).
7. on the cross, Older Slang. in a dishonest manner; illegally:
8. take the cross, to make the vows of a crusader.

adjective

1. (of partial derivatives) mixed, especially of order two.
2. angry and annoyed; ill-humored; snappish: Synonyms: petulant, fractious, irascible, waspish, crabbed, churlish, sulky, cantankerous, cranky, ill-tempered, impatient, irritable, fretful, touchy, testy. Antonyms: good-natured, good-humored; agreeable.
3. lying or passing crosswise or across each other; athwart; transverse:
4. involving a reciprocal action, interchange, or the like:
5. contrary; opposite:
6. adverse; unfavorable.
7. crossbred; hybrid.

Verb phrases

1. cross over, Biology. (of a chromosome segment) to undergo crossing over. to switch allegiance, as from one political party to another. to change successfully from one field of endeavor, genre, etc., to another: to die; pass away. Also, cross over to the other side.
2. cross up, to change arrangements made with; deceive: to confuse:

verb (used with object)

1. to move, pass, or extend from one side to the other side of (a street, river, etc.). Synonyms: traverse, span, bridge.
2. to put or draw (a line, lines, etc.) across.
3. to cancel by marking with a cross or with a line or lines (often followed by off or out).
4. to mark with a cross.
5. to lie or pass across; intersect.
6. to meet and pass.
7. to transport across something.
8. to assist or guide (a person) across a street or intersection:
9. to place in the form of a cross or crosswise.
10. Biology. to cause (members of different genera, species, breeds, varieties, or the like) to interbreed.
11. to oppose openly; thwart; frustrate. Synonyms: baffle, foil; contradict. Antonyms: aid, assist, help.
12. Slang. to betray; double-cross.
13. to make the sign of a cross upon or over, as in devotion:
14. Nautical. to set (a yard) in proper position on a mast.
15. Obsolete. to confront in a hostile manner.

verb (used without object)

1. to lie or be athwart; intersect.
2. to move, pass, or extend from one side or place to another:
3. to meet and pass.
4. to interbreed.
5. Theater. to move from one side of the stage to the other, especially by passing downstage of another actor.

Origin of crossed

cross + -ed²

Examples for crossed

We haven't had any real fan reaction yet, but our collective fingers are crossed.

All in all, Lanning, I think you're about as much of a man as I've ever crossed before.

For years, Cuomo gave me a hard time every time we crossed paths about whether I had cuffs or pleats.

He crossed the ferry and went to the hotel, where he shaved and freshened himself.

Someone, as he crossed the room, whirled to follow him with a glance.

Chan still felt that a line had been crossed and he went to arrest the man.

He crossed the Rubicon of a door-mat and stood in the unlighted hall.

The Jews have crossed the river Jordan and have occupied Palestine.

Together, they crossed over the International Bridges on foot into Juarez to conduct some business.

Last week I turned 40, a bittersweet occasion because I crossed the line to living longer without my mother than with her.