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Definitions for: Crisscross
[n] marking consisting of crossing lines
[adv] crossing one another in opposite directions
[adj] marked with crossing lines
[v] mark with a pattern of crossing lines; "crisscross the sheet of paper"
[v] mark with or consist of a pattern of crossed lines; "wrinkles crisscrossed her face"
[v] cross in a pattern, often random
Webster (1913) Definition: Criss"cross` (kr?s"kr?s`; 115), n. [A corruption of
Christcross.]
1. A mark or cross, as the signature of a person who is
unable to write.
2. A child's game played on paper or on a slate, consisting
of lines arranged in the form of a cross.
Criss"cross`, v. t.
To mark or cover with cross lines; as, a paper was
crisscrossed with red marks.
Criss"cross` (kr?s"kr?s`;115), adv.
1. In opposite directions; in a way to cross something else;
crossing one another at various angles and in various
ways.
Logs and tree luing crisscross in utter confusion.
--W. E.
Boardman.
2. With opposition or hindrance; at cross purposes;
contrarily; as, things go crisscross.
Synonyms: crisscrossed, cross, mark, reticular, reticulate, reticulated
See Also: cover, cross, cut across, cut through, get across, get over, honeycomb, line, mark, marking, pass over, track, traverse
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