What does "intersecting" mean?

present participle and gerund of intersect

What is a synonym for "intersecting"?

Common synonyms include: crisscross, cross, cross section, cut across, decussate, intersectant.

Intersecting

verb

verb ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
present participle and gerund of intersect form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1
crossed or intersected in the form of an X wordnet

Synonyms

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crisscross cross cross section cut across decussate intersectant

Example

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"I prefer a tent with storm flaps and intersecting tent poles to provide stability against wind and resistance against the weight of snow, and it must be a two-layer tent."

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