uncrossed

American

[uhn-krawst, -krost] / ʌnˈkrɔst, -ˈkrɒst /

adjective

not crossed.
not marked with a line across.

to leave one's t's uncrossed.

Etymology

Origin of uncrossed

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

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uncrossed

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 ● Mar. 9, 2024

I was sat in an uncomfortable way and I crossed and uncrossed my legs.

From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2022

The lines will need to get uncrossed in a hurry if the Steelers want to pull off an upset that would give their postseason chances a massive shot.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 22, 2021

I love these people, but they crossed a line that can’t be uncrossed.

From Slate ● Mar. 14, 2018

He crossed and uncrossed his legs, resting one of his white tennis shoes on his knee.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

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