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uncrossed

[ uhn-krawst, -krost ]

/ ʌnˈkrɔst, -ˈkrɒst /

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adjective

not marked with a line across: to leave one's t's uncrossed.

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Origin of uncrossed

First recorded in 1550–60; un-¹ + crossed

Words nearby uncrossed

uncovenanted, uncover, uncovered, uncritical, uncross, uncrossed, uncrowded, uncrown, uncrowned, UNCTAD, unction

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How to use uncrossed in a sentence

His sinewy hands were clenched on his knees, and his moccasined feet crossed and uncrossed themselves as the hearing progressed.
Mystery Ranch|Arthur Chapman
The Commissioner fidgeted, crossed his knees, uncrossed them again, then turned on him suddenly.
Six Women|Victoria Cross
I had uncrossed my arms, which meant that I was now "visible" to rival vampires, one of whom had been slowly sneaking up on us.
Little Brother|Cory Doctorow
The Hopper's eyes opened wide and he crossed and uncrossed his legs nervously in his agitation.
A Reversible Santa Claus|Meredith Nicholson

In nearly everyone the tracts remain uncrossed to some slight extent.
Psychotherapy|James J. Walsh