Criss-crossing

noun, verb

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of crisscrossing. alt-of, alternative
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of criss-cross form-of, gerund, participle, present

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"Her little feet were encased in a delicious pair of heelless black alpaca sandals, with satin ribbons criss-crossing over the instep and tied in a bow just above the ankle."

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