uncross

[ uhn-kraws, -kros ]

verb (used with object)

Origin of uncross

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

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Police need to uncross their arms that are folded in defiance and defensiveness across their chests.
Are We All Racial Profilers? | Lorie Fridell | July 29, 2009 | THE DAILY BEAST
But, seeing that he did not uncross his arms, and remained bunched up defiantly, Rhoda silently observed him.
Rhoda Fleming, Complete | George Meredith
uncross your legs, my dear; that is a very unlady-like thing to do.
A Very Naughty Girl | L. T. Meade
If the players do not know the game, they will cross and uncross the scissors in an attempt to pass them correctly.
School, Church, and Home Games | George O. Draper
Mr. Bloomer's discomfiture was so intense as to cause him actually to uncross his legs.
Galusha the Magnificent | Joseph C. Lincoln

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

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