cross
noun
a structure consisting essentially of an upright and a transverse piece, used to execute persons in ancient times.
crosses
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pluralof cross.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof cross (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
crossnouna structure consisting essentially of an upright and a transverse piece, used to execute persons in ancient times.
Example Sentences
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He is able to throw it with enough spin that it appears to defy gravity and mystically rise as it crosses the plate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
The road where the otter was injured crosses several waterways that the animals often use, Pedrioli said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
Millions of Europeans will contemplate the sky in awe on Wednesday as a rare total solar eclipse crosses part of the continent and plunges a swathe of Spain into eerie daytime darkness.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
In some areas, the hose crosses tracks and passes through private property.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
I’m about to complement her shirt, when the girl I assume is Emma crosses her arms and raises one eyebrow.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
