noun
- plural of cross; intersecting lines forming a + shape, or Christian symbols
- plural of cross; burdens or troubles one must bear
Usage: figurative
verb
- third person singular present of cross; goes across or over something
- third person singular present of cross; intersects or meets
- third person singular present of cross; opposes or thwarts
Examples
- The cemetery has many stone crosses marking the graves.
- We all have our crosses to bear in life.
- The bridge crosses the river at its narrowest point.
- Main Street crosses Oak Avenue downtown.
- She crosses her arms when she’s angry.
- The path crosses through the forest.
- He crosses his boss at his own risk.