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The correct spelling is crosses.
How to pronounce crosses
/ˈkɹɑsɪz/
nounIPA: /ˈkɹɑsɪz/
Say it like: Cro-sse-s
The correct spelling is crosses. A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other. For example: "Put a cross for a wrong answer and a tick for a right one."
Usage Examples
“Put a cross for a wrong answer and a tick for a right one.”
“Criminals were commonly executed on a wooden cross.”
“She made the cross after swearing.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.
- 2.Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross.
- 3.A wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion).
- 4.(usually with the) The cross on which Christ was crucified.
- 5.A hand gesture made in imitation of the shape of the Cross.
verb
- 1.To make or form a cross.
- 2.To move relatively.
- 3.(social) To oppose.
- 4.To cross-fertilize or crossbreed.
- 5.To stamp or mark (a cheque) in such a way as to prevent it being cashed, thus requiring it to be deposited into a bank account.
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