cross

Universal Words noun, verb, adjective noun mark on paper 1 [C] a mark or an object formed by two lines crossing each other (X or +); the mark (X) is often used on paper to show sth: I've put a cross on the map to show where the hotel is. * Put a tick if the answer is correct and a cross if it's wrong. * Sign your name on the form where I've put a cross. * Those who could not write signed with a cross. * Put a cross beside the name of the candidate you wish to vote for. seealsoNOUGHTSANDCROSSES compareTICK for punishment 2 [C] a long upright piece of wood with a shorter piece across it near the top. In the past people were hung on crosses and left to die as a punishment. christian symbol 3 (the Cross) [sing.] the cross that Jesus Christ died on, used as a symbol of Christianity 4 [C] an object, a design, a piece of jewellery, etc. in the shape of a cross, used as a symbol of Christianity: She wore a small gold cross on a chain around her neck. medal 5 (usually Cross) [C] a small decoration in the shape of a cross that is given to sb as an honour for doing sth very brave mixture 6 [C,usually sing.] ~ (between A and B) a mixture of two different things, breeds of animal, etc: The play was a cross between a farce and a tragedy. * A mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey. seealsoHYBRID in sport 7 [C] (in football or hockey) a kick or hit of the ball across the field rather than up or down it seealsoTHEREDCROSS IDIOMS have a (heavy) cross to bear to have a difficult problem that makes you worried or unhappy but that you have to deal with: We all have our crosses to bear. verb go / put across 1 ~ (over) (from...) (to / into...)