CRISSCROSS Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word crisscross. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CRISSCROSS
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| cross | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry • a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece • a marking that consists of lines that cross each other • any affliction that causes great suffering • (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species • (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids adjective satellite • extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis • annoyed and irritable verb • travel across or pass over • meet at a point • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of • fold so as to resemble a cross • to cover or extend over an area or time period • meet and pass • trace a line through or across • breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties | ||||||||
| braid | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair • trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains verb • make by braiding or interlacing • decorate with braids or ribbons • form or weave into a braid or braids | ||||||||
| entwine | verbv | |||||||
verb • tie or link together • spin, wind, or twist together | ||||||||
| interlace | verbv | |||||||
verb • spin, wind, or twist together • hold in a locking position | ||||||||
| interlock | verbv | |||||||
noun • a device that prevents an automotive engine from starting • the act of interlocking or meshing verb • coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively • hold in a locking position • become engaged or intermeshed with one another | ||||||||
| intertwine | verbv | |||||||
verb • spin, wind, or twist together • make lacework by knotting or looping • make a loop in | ||||||||
| interweave | verbv | |||||||
verb • interlace by or as if by weaving | ||||||||
| lattice | nounn | |||||||
noun • an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions • small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted • framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal | ||||||||
| mesh | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the number of openings per linear inch of a screen; measures size of particles • contact by fitting together • the topology of a network whose components are all connected directly to every other component • an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals • the act of interlocking or meshing verb • keep engaged • coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively • work together in harmony • entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh | ||||||||
| plait | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair • any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape verb • make by braiding or interlacing • weave into plaits | ||||||||
| transverse | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis | ||||||||
| weft | nounn | |||||||
noun • the yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving | ||||||||
| zigzag | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions adverb • in a zigzag course or on a zigzag path adjective satellite • having short sharp turns or angles verb • travel along a zigzag path | ||||||||
| intertwist | verbv | |||||||
verb • To twist together; to intertwine | ||||||||
| crisscrossed | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • marked with crossing lines | ||||||||
| mark | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance) • Apostle and companion of Saint Peter; assumed to be the author of the second Gospel • a distinguishing symbol • the shortest of the four Gospels in the New Testament • a reference point to shoot at • a visible indication made on a surface • the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember • a symbol of disgrace or infamy • formerly the basic unit of money in Germany • a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of • a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation) • a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened) • an indication of damage • a marking that consists of lines that cross each other • something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal verb • attach a tag or label to • designate as if by a mark • be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense • celebrate by some ceremony or observation • make or leave a mark on • to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful • notice or perceive • mark with a scar • make small marks into the surface of • establish as the highest level or best performance • make underscoring marks • remove from a list • put a check mark on or near or next to • assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation • insert punctuation marks into | ||||||||
