- 1 [countable] a mark or an object formed by two lines crossing each other (X or +); the mark (X) is often used on paper to show something I've put a cross on the map to show where the hotel is. Put a tick if the answer is correct and a cross if it's wrong. Sign your name on the form where I've put a cross. Those who could not write signed with a cross. Put a cross beside the name of the candidate you wish to vote for. see also noughts and crosses compare tick Oxford Collocations Dictionary verb + crossdraw, put See full entry for punishment
- 2[countable] a long vertical piece of wood with a shorter piece across it near the top. In the past people were hung on crosses and left to die as a punishment. Christian symbol
- 3 the Cross [singular] the cross that Jesus Christ died on, used as a symbol of Christianity Oxford Collocations Dictionary adjectivegold, silver, stone, … verb + crosswear prepositionon the cross phrases(make) the sign of the cross See full entry See related entries: Religious items
- 4 [countable] an object, a design, a piece of jewellery, etc. in the shape of a cross, used as a symbol of Christianity She wore a small gold cross on a chain around her neck. Oxford Collocations Dictionary adjectivegold, silver, stone, … verb + crosswear prepositionon the cross phrases(make) the sign of the cross See full entry medal
- 5(also Cross) [countable] a small decoration in the shape of a cross that is given to somebody as an honour for doing something very brave mixture
- 6[countable, usually singular] cross (between A and B) a mixture of two different things, breeds of animal, etc. The play was a cross between a farce and a tragedy. A mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey. see also hybrid in sport
- 7[countable] (in football (soccer ) or hockey) a kick or hit of the ball across the field rather than up or down it Oxford Collocations Dictionary adjectivedeep, low, perfect, … prepositioncross by, cross from See full entry See related entries: Soccer see also Red Cross Word Originlate Old English (in the sense ‘monument in the form of a cross’): from Old Norse kross, from Old Irish cros, from Latin crux.Extra examples He was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery. She wore a gold cross on a chain around her neck. The grave was marked with a stone cross. The priest blessed her, and made the sign of the cross over her. a deep cross from Beckham a painting of Christ on the crossIdioms
mark on paper
to have a difficult problem that makes you worried or unhappy but that you have to deal with We all have our crosses to bear.
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