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  1. 1. n a long racket with a triangular frame; used in playing lacrosse n a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece n a marking that consists of lines that cross each other n a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry n any affliction that causes great suffering n (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 n (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids v travel across or pass over v meet at a point v hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of v fold so as to resemble a cross v to cover or extend over an area or time period v meet and pass v trace a line through or across v breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties Source: ecdict

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