uncross

American  

[uhn-kraws, -kros] / ʌnˈkrɔs, -ˈkrɒs /

verb (used with object)

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

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Etymology

Origin of uncross

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

Example Sentences

As the teacher started to count down, the students uncrossed their arms and bowed their heads, completing the exercise in a flash.

From New York Times

After a minute, Ms. Griegson uncrossed her arms and smiled at me.

From Literature

Overshooting is risky, as the report acknowledges, because it might trip tipping points that can't be uncrossed, such as the melting of permafrost that would in turn release vast amounts of warming gases.

From BBC

When the Washington Wizards guard talks about his son, his arms uncross, his smile stretches wide and his hand instinctively reaches into his shorts pocket for his phone to show off pictures.

From Washington Post

"One day I kept crossing and uncrossing my fingers," says Christian.

From BBC