CROSS Synonyms
There are 34 hypernyms of the word cross. (close relations)
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crossbreed | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • (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 verb • breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties | ||||||||
hybrid | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root) • a composite of mixed origin • (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 • a car which runs on two power sources, usually an internal combustion engine and an electronic motor adjective satellite • produced by crossbreeding | ||||||||
traverse | verbv | |||||||
noun • a horizontal beam that extends across something • a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it • taking a zigzag path on skis • travel across verb • travel across or pass over • to cover or extend over an area or time period • deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit | ||||||||
angry | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • feeling or showing anger adjective satellite • (of the elements) as if showing violent anger • severely inflamed and painful | ||||||||
annoyed | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • aroused to impatience or anger • troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances | ||||||||
antipodal | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • relating to the antipodes or situated at opposite sides of the earth noun • the relation of opposition along a diameter | ||||||||
bad-tempered | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • annoyed and irritable | ||||||||
baffle | verbv | |||||||
noun • a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy verb • be a mystery or bewildering to • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of • restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.) | ||||||||
bilk | verbv | |||||||
verb • cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of • evade payment to • escape, either physically or mentally | ||||||||
contrarily | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • in a contrary disobedient manner • contrary to expectations | ||||||||
cover | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something • bedding that keeps a person warm in bed • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book • a natural object that covers or envelops • covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) • fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations • a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink • a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else • a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent) verb • provide with a covering or cause to be covered • form a cover over • span an interval of distance, space or time • provide for • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory • travel across or pass over • be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism • hold within range of an aimed firearm • to take an action to protect against future problems • hide from view or knowledge • protect or defend (a position in a game) • maintain a check on; especially by patrolling • protect by insurance • make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities • invest with a large or excessive amount of something • help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities • be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of • spread over a surface to conceal or protect • cover as if with a shroud • copulate with a female, used especially of horses • put something on top of something else • play a higher card than the one previously played • be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game • sit on (eggs) • clothe, as if for protection from the elements | ||||||||
crabbed | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • annoyed and irritable | ||||||||
crabby | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • annoyed and irritable | ||||||||
crisscross | verbv | |||||||
noun • a marking that consists of lines that cross each other adverb • crossing one another in opposite directions adjective satellite • marked with crossing lines verb • cross in a pattern, often random • mark with or consist of a pattern of crossed lines • mark with a pattern of crossing lines | ||||||||
cross-fertilize | verbv | |||||||
verb • undergo cross-fertilization; become fertile • cause to undergo cross-fertilization | ||||||||
crossbreeding | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids • reproduction by parents of different races (especially by white and non-white persons) | ||||||||
crossing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • traveling across • a shallow area in a stream that can be forded • a point where two lines (paths or arcs etc.) intersect • a junction where one street or road crosses another • a path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other • (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids • a voyage across a body of water (usually across the Atlantic Ocean) | ||||||||
foil | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal • anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities • a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through • picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector • a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button verb • enhance by contrast • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of • cover or back with foil | ||||||||
frustrate | verbv | |||||||
verb • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of • treat cruelly | ||||||||
fussy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • annoyed and irritable • overcrowded or cluttered with detail • exacting especially about details | ||||||||