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Cross - a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry |
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emblem special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
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calvary cross,
cross of calvary a Latin cross set on three steps
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celtic cross a Latin cross with a ring surrounding the intersection
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crucifix,
rood,
rood-tree a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports himself with both arms extended horizontally
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greek cross a cross with each of the four arms the same length
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jerusalem cross a cross with equal arms, each terminating in a small crossbar
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latin cross a cross with the lowest arm being longer than the others
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cross of lorraine,
lorraine cross a cross with two crossbars, one above and one below the midpoint of the vertical, the lower longer than the upper
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maltese cross a cross with triangular or arrow-shaped arms and the points toward the center
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papal cross a cross with three crossbars
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patriarchal cross a cross with two crossbars
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saltire,
st. andrew's cross a cross resembling the letter x, with diagonal bars of equal length
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st. anthony's cross,
tau cross cross resembling the Greek letter tau
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cross - any affliction that causes great suffering; "that is his cross to bear"; "he bears his afflictions like a crown of thorns" |
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affliction a cause of great suffering and distress
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cross - a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece |
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construction,
structure drawing a figure satisfying certain conditions as part of solving a problem or proving a theorem; "the assignment was to make a construction that could be used in proving the Pythagorean theorem"
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cross - 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" |
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traverse,
span,
sweep |
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continue,
cover,
extend exist over a prolonged period of time; "The bad weather continued for two more weeks"
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cross - trace a line through or across; "cross your `t'" |
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write communicate or express by writing; "Please write to me every week"
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cross - meet and pass; "the trains crossed" |
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cross,
intersect trace a line through or across; "cross your `t'"
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decussate cross or intersect so as to form a cross; "this nerve decussates the other"; "the fibers decussate"
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cross - fold so as to resemble a cross; "she crossed her legs" |
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uncross change from a crossed to an uncrossed position; "She uncrossed her legs"
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fold,
fold up,
turn up incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating; "Fold the egg whites into the batter"
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