Cross: meaning, definitions and examples
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cross
[ krɒs ]
religious symbol
A cross is a geometrical figure consisting of two intersecting lines or bars, usually perpendicular to each other. It is widely known as a symbol of Christianity, representing the crucifixion of Jesus.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The church was adorned with crosses of various sizes.
- She wore a cross around her neck as a symbol of her faith.
intersection
A cross is also a place where two roads intersect or cross each other.
Synonyms
crossroad, intersection, junction
Examples of usage
- He waited at the cross for the traffic light to change.
- The accident happened at the cross of Main Street and Maple Avenue.
move across
To cross means to move from one side to another by passing through or over something.
Synonyms
pass over, transverse, traverse
Examples of usage
- She crossed the street carefully.
- The hikers crossed the river on a rope bridge.
Translations
Translations of the word "cross" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cruz
- atravessar
- cruzar
🇮🇳 सलीब
🇩🇪 Kreuz
- kreuzen
- überqueren
🇮🇩 salib
- menyeberang
- melintasi
🇺🇦 хрест
- переходити
- перетинати
🇵🇱 krzyż
- przechodzić
- przekraczać
🇯🇵 十字架 (じゅうじか)
- 渡る (わたる)
- 横切る (よこぎる)
🇫🇷 croix
- traverser
- franchir
🇪🇸 cruz
- cruzar
- atravesar
🇹🇷 haç
- geçmek
- karşıya geçmek
🇰🇷 십자가
- 건너다
- 가로지르다
🇸🇦 صليب
- يعبر
- يتقاطع
🇨🇿 kříž
- přejít
- překročit
🇸🇰 kríž
- prejsť
- prekročiť
🇨🇳 十字架 (shízìjià)
- 穿过 (chuānguò)
- 越过 (yuèguò)
🇸🇮 križ
- prečkati
- prečkati
🇮🇸 kross
- fara yfir
- fara þvert yfir
🇰🇿 крест
- өту
- кесіп өту
🇬🇪 ჯვარი
🇦🇿 xaç
- keçmək
- keçib getmək
🇲🇽 cruz
- cruzar
- atravesar
Word origin
The word 'cross' has its origins in Old English 'cruc', which in turn comes from the Latin 'crux'. The use of the cross as a religious symbol dates back to early Christianity, where it became associated with the crucifixion of Jesus. Over time, the cross has become one of the most widely recognized symbols in the world, representing faith, sacrifice, and redemption.
See also: crossable, crossbar, crossbow, crosser, crosshair, crossing, crossly, crosspiece, crossroad, crossroads, crossway, crosswise, uncrossable.