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What does the word cross mean?

Part of speech: verb transitive, verb intransitive

To place or move across; traverse; intersect; cancel ( cross off or out); obstruct; contradict; irritate.

Part of speech: verb transitive, verb intransitive

To make the sign of the cross upon.

Part of speech: verb transitive, verb intransitive

To mix with a different variety.

Part of speech: noun

An ancient instrument of torture and death, consisting of two crossed timbers, on which the condemned were fastened.

Part of speech: noun

The crucifixion of Christ; the Atonement.

Part of speech: noun

Something endured for Christ's sake; trial; tribulation.

Part of speech: noun

A mark resembling a cross.

Part of speech: noun

A mixing of breeds; an animal of mixed breed.

Part of speech: adjective

Ill- tempered; peevish.

Usage examples for cross

The latter took the papers and rose to cross to Chester. – Blind Policy by George Manville Fenn
I'll forgive you only because it's impossible to go on being cross. – A College Girl by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey
But if we want to make money for the Red Cross I wouldn't give anybody a ride for nothing. – Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue and Their Shetland Pony by Laura Lee Hope