transverse cross bar

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• cross — [krôs, kräs] n. [< ME cros & crois; cros < OE cros & ON kross, both < OIr cros < L crux (gen. crucis), a cross < IE * kreuk , extension of base * (s)ker , to turn, bend > L curvus; ME crois < OFr < L crux] 1. an upright… …   English World dictionary

• cross — ► NOUN 1) a mark, object, or figure formed by two short intersecting lines or pieces (+ or x). 2) an upright post with a transverse bar, as used in antiquity for crucifixion. 3) a cross shaped decoration awarded for bravery or indicating rank in… …   English terms dictionary

• cross — n., v., & adj. n. 1 an upright post with a transverse bar, as used in antiquity for crucifixion. 2 a (the Cross) in Christianity, the cross on which Christ was crucified. b a representation of this as an emblem of Christianity. c = sign of the… …   Useful english dictionary

• Cross — n., v., & adj. n. 1 an upright post with a transverse bar, as used in antiquity for crucifixion. 2 a (the Cross) in Christianity, the cross on which Christ was crucified. b a representation of this as an emblem of Christianity. c = sign of the… …   Useful english dictionary

• bar — Synonyms and related words: Hershey bar, Maypole, abscind, accent, accent mark, achievement, ait, alehouse, alerion, ambo, amputate, animal charge, annihilate, annulet, anticipate, arch dam, archipelago, argent, armorial bearings, armory, arms,… …   Moby Thesaurus

• cross — Synonyms and related words: Agnus Dei, Calvary cross, Cape Colored, Christogram, Eurasian, Greek cross, Holy Grail, Host, Jerusalem cross, John Hancock, Latin cross, Malacca cane, Maltese cross, Russian cross, Sanctus bell, Sangraal, T, X, abjure …   Moby Thesaurus

• cross — noun 1》 a mark, object, or figure formed by two short intersecting lines or pieces (+ or ×). 2》 an upright post with a transverse bar, as used in antiquity for crucifixion.     ↘(the Cross) the cross on which Christ was crucified. 3》 a thing that …   English new terms dictionary

• cross — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English, from Old Norse or Old Irish; Old Norse kross, from Old Irish cros, from Latin cruc , crux Date: before 12th century 1. a. a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• cross —    This word (from the Latin crux, meaning stake or cross ) refers to a vertical post with a transverse bar near the top that was used for executions in the ancient world. The cross, which was used in Jesus Crucifixion, has become a symbol… …   Glossary of theological terms

• transverse — Synonyms and related words: across, across the grain, athwart, athwartships, bar, bend, bendwise, bias, biased, biaswise, catercorner, catercornered, contrariwise, contrawise, crisscross, cross, cross bitt, cross grained, crossarm, crossbar,… …   Moby Thesaurus

• transverse — adjective a transverse bar Syn: crosswise, crossways, cross, horizontal, diagonal, oblique, slanted …   Thesaurus of popular words