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crossed

   [krawst, krost]
–adjective Mathematics.
(of partial derivatives) mixed, esp. of order two.
Origin:
cross + -ed 2
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cross     (krôs, krŏs)  Pronunciation Key 


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n.  
    1. An upright post with a transverse piece near the top, on which condemned persons were executed in ancient times.
    2. often Cross The upright post with a transverse piece upon which Jesus was crucified.
    3. A crucifix.
    4. Any of various modifications of the cross design, such as a Latin cross or Maltese cross.
    5. A medal, emblem, or insignia in the form of a cross.
    6. A plant or animal produced by crossbreeding; a hybrid.
    7. The process of crossbreeding; hybridization.
  2. The Christian religion; Christianity.
  3. In Christianity, a sign made by tracing the outline of a cross with the right hand upon the forehead and chest as a devotional act.
  4. A trial, affliction, or frustration. See Synonyms at burden1.
  5. A mark or pattern formed by the intersection of two lines, especially such a mark (X) used as a signature.
  6. A movement from one place to another, as on a stage; a crossing.
  7. A pipe fitting with four branches in upright and transverse form, used as a junction for intersecting pipes.
  8. Biology
    1. A plant or animal produced by crossbreeding; a hybrid.
    2. The process of crossbreeding; hybridization.
  9. One that combines the qualities of two other things: a novel that is a cross between romance and satire.
  10. Sports A hook thrown over an opponent's punch in boxing.
  11. Law An act or instance of cross-examining; a cross-examination.
  12. The Southern Cross.
  13. Slang A contest whose outcome has been dishonestly prearranged.

v.   crossed, cross·ing, cross·es

v.   tr.
  1. To go or extend across; pass from one side of to the other: crossed the room to greet us; a bridge that crosses the bay.
  2. To carry or conduct across something: crossed the horses at the ford.
  3. To extend or pass through or over; intersect: Elm Street crosses Oak Street.
    1. To delete or eliminate by or as if by drawing a line through: crossed tasks off her list as she did them.
    2. To make or put a line across: Cross your t's.
  5. To place crosswise one over the other: cross one's legs.
  6. To make the sign of the cross upon or over as a sign of devotion.
  7. To encounter in passing: His path crossed mine.
  8. To combine the qualities of two things: a movie that crosses horror with humor.
  9. Informal To interfere with; thwart or obstruct: Don't cross me.
  10. To betray or deceive; double-cross. Often used with up.
  11. Biology To crossbreed or cross-fertilize (plants or animals).

v.   intr.
  1. To lie or pass across each other; intersect.
    1. To move or extend from one side to another: crossed through Canada en route to Alaska.
    2. To make a crossing: crossed into Germany from Switzerland.
  3. To meet in passing; come into conjunction: Their paths crossed at the health club.
  4. To move or be conveyed in opposite directions at the same time: Our letters must have crossed in the mail.
  5. Biology To crossbreed or cross-fertilize.

adj.  
  1. Lying or passing crosswise; intersecting: a cross street.
  2. Contrary or counter; opposing.
  3. Showing ill humor; annoyed.
  4. Involving interchange; reciprocal.
  5. Crossbred; hybrid.

adv.   Crosswise.

prep.  
Across.
Phrasal Verbs:
cross over
  1. To change from one condition or loyalty to another.
  2. Genetics To exchange genetic material. Used of homologous chromosomes.

Phrasal Verb(s):
cross over
  1. To change from one condition or loyalty to another.
  2. Genetics To exchange genetic material. Used of homologous chromosomes.
cross up
To ruin completely: Their lack of cooperation crossed up the whole project.

Idiom(s):
cross (one's) mind
To come to know; realize: It crossed my mind that you might want to leave early.

Idiom(s):
cross (someone's) palm
To pay, tip, or bribe.

Idiom(s):
cross swords
To quarrel or fight.

[Middle English cros, from Old English, probably from Old Norse kross, from Old Irish cros, from Latin crux.]

cross'er n., cross'ly adv., cross'ness n.
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crossed

adjective
1. placed crosswise; "spoken with a straight face but crossed fingers"; "crossed forks"; "seated with arms across" [ant: uncrossed] 
2. (of a check) marked for deposit only as indicated by having two lines drawn across it [ant: uncrossed] 

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cross   (krôs)  Pronunciation Key 
Noun   A plant or animal produced by crossbreeding; a hybrid.

Verb   To crossbreed or cross-fertilize plants or animals.

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