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  • 61Cross — 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… …

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  • 62cross — 01. Christians believe that Jesus Christ died on the [cross] for mankind s sins. 02. The Finnish flag is a blue [cross] on a white background, and was adopted in 1918. 03. He was killed while attempting to [cross] the Pacific Ocean in a hot air… …

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  • 63cross — noun 1》 a mark, object, or figure formed by two short intersecting lines or pieces (+ or ×). 2》 an upright post with a transverse bar, as used in antiquity for crucifixion.     ↘(the Cross) the cross on which Christ was crucified. 3》 a thing that …

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  • 64cross*/*/*/ — [krɒs] verb I 1) [I/T] to go from one side of something to the other She watched the children cross the road.[/ex] It was dark when we crossed the French border.[/ex] 2) if things such as roads or lines cross, they go across each other Syn:… …

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  • 65cross — 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… …

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  • 66Cross — I (Voz inglesa, abreviatura de cross country, a campo traviesa.) ► sustantivo masculino DEPORTES Prueba de atletismo que consiste en correr una larga distancia campo a través. IRREG. plural cross SINÓNIMO [cross country] II (Voz inglesa que… …

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  • 67cross — 1. noun /krɒs,krɔːs,krɔs,krɑs/ a) A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other. Put a cross for a wrong answer and a tick for a right one. b) Any… …

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  • 68cross — 1. noun 1) a bronze cross Syn: crucifix, rood 2) we all have our crosses to bear Syn: burden, trouble, worry, trial, tribulation, affliction, curse, bane, misfortune, adversity …

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  • 69cross — securities transaction in which the same broker acts as agent for both sides of the trade; a legal practice only if the broker first offers the securities publicly at a price higher than the bid. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary The transaction was …

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  • 70cross — 1. noun 1) we all have our crosses to bear Syn: burden, trouble, worry, trial, affliction, curse, misfortune, woe; informal hassle, headache 2) a cross between a yak and a cow Syn: mixture …

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