uncross

[ uhn-kraws, -kros ]

verb (used with object)

1. to change from a crossed crossed position, as the legs.

Word History and Origins

Origin of uncross¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; un- ² + cross

Example Sentences

Police need to uncross their arms that are folded in defiance and defensiveness across their chests.

From The Daily Beast

But, seeing that he did not uncross his arms, and remained bunched up defiantly, Rhoda silently observed him.

From Project Gutenberg

Uncross your legs, my dear; that is a very unlady-like thing to do.

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If the players do not know the game, they will cross and uncross the scissors in an attempt to pass them correctly.

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Mr. Bloomer's discomfiture was so intense as to cause him actually to uncross his legs.

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And then if they come out of that and get back down to ground safely, they uncross their fingers.

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