Definition of Cross. Meaning of Cross. Synonyms of Cross

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Definition of Cross

Cross
Cross Cross, v. t. To cross a check (Eng. Banking), to draw two parallel transverse lines across the face of a check, with or without adding between them the words ``and company', with or without the words ``not negotiable', or to draw the transverse lines simply, with or without the words ``not negotiable' (the check in any of these cases being crossed generally). Also, to write or print across the face of a check the name of a banker, with or without the words ``not negotiable' (the check being then crossed specially). A check crossed generally is payable only when presented through a bank; one crossed specially, only when presented through the bank mentioned. Cross-buttock Cross"-but`tock, n. (Wrestling) A throw in which the wrestler turns his left side to his opponent, places his left leg across both legs of his opponent, and pulls him forward over his hip; hence, an unexpected defeat or repulse.

Meaning of Cross from wikipedia

- A cross is a geometrical figure consisting of two intersecting lines or bars, usually perpendicular to each other. The lines usually run vertically and...
- The Grand Cross of the Iron Cross was a decoration intended for victorious generals of the Prussian Army and its allies. It was the highest (normally...
- The True Cross is the name for physical remnants which, by the tradition of some Christian churches, are said to be from the cross upon which Jesus was...
- Latin cross or Crux immissa is a type of cross in which the vertical beam sticks above the crossbeam. This is the main representation of the cross by which...
- In mathematics, the cross product or vector product (occasionally directed area product to emphasize the geometric significance) is a binary operation...
- cross sea (also referred to as a squared sea or square waves) is a sea state of wind-generated ocean waves that form nonparallel wave systems. Cross seas...
- In signal processing, cross-correlation is a measure of similarity of two series as a function of the displacement of one relative to the other. This...
- The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious award of the British honours system. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy"...
- In computing, cross-platform software (also multi-platform software or platform-independent software) is computer software that is implemented on multiple...
- Cross country running is a sport in which teams and individuals run a race on open-air courses over natural terrain such as dirt or gr****. Sometimes the...
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