cross

1. cross (noun) — sense 1

Definition: 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.

Example: Put a cross for a wrong answer and a tick for a right one.

2. cross (noun) — sense 2

Definition: Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross.

3. cross (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion).

Example: Criminals were commonly executed on a wooden cross.

4. cross (adj) — sense 4

Definition: Transverse; lying across the main direction.

Example: At the end of each row were cross benches which linked the rows.

5. cross (adj) — sense 5

Definition: Opposite, opposed to.

Example: His actions were perversely cross to his own happiness.

6. cross (adj) — sense 6

Definition: Opposing, adverse; being contrary to what one would hope or wish for.

Example: As a fat body is more subject to diseases, so are rich men to absurdities and fooleries, to many casualties and cross inconveniences.

7. cross (prep) — sense 7

Definition: Across.

Example: She walked cross the mountains.

8. cross (prep) — sense 8

Definition: The cross product of the previous vector and the following vector.

Example: The Lorentz force is q times v cross B.

9. cross (verb) — sense 9

Definition: To make or form a cross.: To place across or athwart; to cause to intersect.

Example: She frowned and crossed her arms.

10. cross (verb) — sense 10

Definition: To make or form a cross.: To lay or draw something across, such as a line.

Example: to cross the letter t

11. cross (verb) — sense 11

Definition: To make or form a cross.: To mark with an X.

Example: Cross the box which applies to you.