Recross

noun, verb

noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An examination of a witness, following redirect, by the opposing party.
Verb
  1. 1
    To cross again.

    "The doctor recrossed his legs and followed her impassive gaze which was fixed on the long bread-knife that suddenly appeared to fill the room."

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recross examination

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"The doctor recrossed his legs and followed her impassive gaze which was fixed on the long bread-knife that suddenly appeared to fill the room."

Etymology

From re- + cross.

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