Criss-cross

adj, adv, noun, verb

adj, adv, noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of crisscross. alt-of, alternative
Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of crisscross. alt-of, alternative

    "The Borinage coalfield around Mons is another attractive area for the railway enthusiast; it is rather like South Lancashire, with its gently undulating landscape studded with slag heaps and pithead gear and criss-crossed by railway lines and tramways."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of crisscross. alt-of, alternative
Adverb
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of crisscross. alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

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acrossacross the grainankhathwartathwartshipsavellan cross

Example

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"I watched the sunlight criss-cross the lawn, wishing to be anywhere but here."

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criss-cross applesauce

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