BNET Business Dictionary
Business Definition for: Cross
- a transaction in securities in which one broker acts for both parties
Wiktionary Definition for: Cross
- 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.
- # heraldry Any geometric figure having this shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross.
- A wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion).
- #(''also'' '''the Cross''' or '''the true Cross''') The cross on which Christ was crucify crucified.
- #A hand gesture made by Christians in imitation of the shape of the Cross.
- #(''figuative, from Christ's bearing of the cross'') A difficult situation that must be endured.
- Ex:''It's a cross I must bear.''
- # biology Animal or plant produced by crossbreeding or cross-fertilization.
- #(''boxing'') a hook thrown over the opponent's punch
- #Opposite to.
- #angry Angry, annoyed.
- #Across
- Ex:''190 mile '''cross''' country walk''
- # transitive To go from one side of (something) to the other.
- Ex:''Why did the chicken '''cross''' the road?''
- # intransitive To travel in a direction or path that will intersect with that of another.
- Ex:''Ships '''crossing''' from starboard have right-of-way.''
- # transitive To contradict (another) or frustrate the plans of.
- Ex:''"You'll rue the day you tried to '''cross''' me, Tom Hero!" bellowed the villain.''
- #(''reflexive'' '''to cross oneself''') To make the sign of the cross over oneself.
- # cricket (''reciprocally'') Of both batsmen, to pass each other when running between the wickets in order to score runs.
- # biology to cross-fertilize or crossbreed'''
- # law to conduct a cross examination; to question a hostile witness
- motocross
- #English cross (boxing punch)
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