(shaped like a cross)

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• 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

• cross hair pointer — cursor shaped like a cross …   English contemporary dictionary

• Cross-flow turbine — Cross flow turbine. Image credit; European Communities, Layman s Guidebook (on how to develop a small hydroelectric site) A cross flow turbine, Banki Michell turbine, or Ossberger turbine[1] is a water turbine developed by the Australian Anthony… …   Wikipedia

• cross-stitch — cross ,stitch noun uncount the activity of creating pictures or writing on cloth using a needle and THREAD to make stitches that are shaped like the letter X ╾ cross ,stitch verb intransitive or transitive …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• Cross — For information on the Christian symbol, see Christian cross. For other uses, see Cross (disambiguation). A Greek cross (all arms of equal length) above a saltire, a cross whose limbs are slanted A cross is a geometrical figure consisting of two… …   Wikipedia

• Cross country obstacles — Various obstacles are found in the cross country phase of the equestrian discipline of eventing. The size and type of obstacles vary depending on the course and the level of the horse and rider, but all horses must successfully negotiate these… …   Wikipedia

• 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-strung harp — The cross strung harp is a multi course harp that has two rows of strings which intersect without touching. While accidentals are played on the pedal harp via the pedals and on the lever harp with levers, the cross strung harp features two rows… …   Wikipedia

• dish cross — noun : a low cross shaped stand that is used for holding dishes at the table and that consists usually of adjustable silver bars with a small lamp being placed beneath the center to keep the food hot * * * dish cross, a metal stand to support a… …   Useful english dictionary

• Latin cross plan —    An architectural plan for a church that is shaped like the cross on which Christ was crucified, the central event in the Christian story of salvation. Latin cross plans are composed of a nave, usually flanked by aisles, chapels, or both, a… …   Dictionary of Renaissance art