Crisscrossed: meaning, definitions and examples
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crisscrossed
[ ˈkrɪsˌkrɒs ]
movement
Move or lie across each other or in a pattern; intersect.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The branches of the trees crisscrossed above our heads.
- The lines on the map crisscrossed each other, creating a complex network.
communication
Contradict or confuse (someone) by moving quickly and changing direction.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The witness's testimony was so full of contradictions that it seemed designed to crisscross the jury.
- The politician crisscrossed the country during the campaign, making it hard for the opposition to keep up.
Translations
Translations of the word "crisscrossed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 entrelaçado
🇮🇳 परस्पर
🇩🇪 überkreuzt
🇮🇩 berjalin
🇺🇦 переплетений
🇵🇱 przeplatany
🇯🇵 交差した (こうさした)
🇫🇷 entrelacé
🇪🇸 entrelazado
🇹🇷 iç içe geçmiş
🇰🇷 교차된 (gyochadoen)
🇸🇦 متشابك
🇨🇿 propletený
🇸🇰 prepletený
🇨🇳 交叉的 (jiāochā de)
🇸🇮 prepleten
🇮🇸 fléttaður
🇰🇿 өрілген
🇬🇪 გადაჯვარედინებული
🇦🇿 çarpaz
🇲🇽 entrelazado
Word origin
The term 'crisscross' originated in the early 19th century, combining the words 'criss' (from the word 'Christ') and 'cross.' It was initially used to describe the pattern of intersecting lines or movements. Over time, the word evolved to encompass various contexts, from physical movements to communication strategies.