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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having one leg over and across the other. not-comparable
2. 2
   Having one ankle over and across the other, and the knees far apart. not-comparable

Adverb

1. 1
   In a cross-legged position. not-comparable

Adverb

1. 1
   with the legs crossed wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

criss-cross applesaucecrosslegsindian stylepretzel styletailor-fashiontailorwise

Example

More examples

"Tom and Mary were both sitting cross-legged on the floor."

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