Crisscross: meaning, definitions and examples

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crisscross

 

[ ˈkrɪsˌkrɔs ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a pattern

To move or be arranged in a pattern that crosses over each other

Synonyms

cross over, intersect, weave

Examples of usage

  • The lines on the graph crisscrossed each other
  • The branches of the trees crisscrossed in the forest
Context #2 | Noun

pattern

A pattern of lines that cross each other

Synonyms

crossing, grid, interweaving

Examples of usage

  • The crisscross of the fences created a unique design
  • The crisscross of the ropes made a sturdy net

Translations

Translations of the word "crisscross" in other languages:

🇵🇹 entrecruzar

🇮🇳 क्रिस्क्रॉस

🇩🇪 kreuz und quer

🇮🇩 bersilangan

🇺🇦 перехрещуватися

🇵🇱 krzyżować

🇯🇵 交差する

🇫🇷 croiser

🇪🇸 entrecruzar

🇹🇷 çaprazlamak

🇰🇷 교차하다

🇸🇦 يتقاطع

🇨🇿 křížit

🇸🇰 krížiť

🇨🇳 交叉

🇸🇮 križati

🇮🇸 krossa

🇰🇿 қиылысу

🇬🇪 გადაკვეთა

🇦🇿 kəsişmək

🇲🇽 entrecruzar

Etymology

The term 'crisscross' originated in the early 19th century as a combination of the word 'criss' meaning 'cross' and 'cross'. It is commonly used in the context of patterns and movements that intersect or cross over each other.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,265 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.