crosse

[kraws, kros]

noun

1. a long-handled racket used in the game of lacrosse.

crosse

/ krɒs /

noun

1. a light staff with a triangular frame to which a network is attached, used in playing lacrosse

Word History and Origins

Origin of crosse¹

1865–70; < French: literally, hooked stick, Old French croce < Germanic; crutch, crook ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of crosse¹

French, from Old French croce _crosier

Example Sentences

At Martín García Island, Argentina, a series of crags amid the Río de la Plata delta, she tries to make sense of crooked crosses cast from a single mold.

From Los Angeles Times

"This route has tolls, includes a car transporter train, crosses through France and ends in a different time zone."

From BBC

"These incidents, though far from encompassing the full range of violence witnessed in the United States, illustrate a broader mindset that crosses the political spectrum and must be confronted," she wrote.

From BBC

"We knew that it was a very tricky game because they are the most direct team in League One, so crosses, free-kicks, throw-ins into the box, you have to defend those," said Maresca.

From BBC

In recent seasons, crosses to the near post were favoured by attacking teams.

From BBC