crosses
word · lemma: cross
/ˈkɹɔsɪz/
KRAWS-iz
/kɹˈɒsɪz/
KRO-siz
Definition
Plural of 'cross' (a shape, symbol, or religious object); also the third person singular of the verb 'to cross' meaning to go from one side to another.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, 'crosses' refers to two or more crosses (shapes/symbols). As a verb, it's 'he/she/it crosses'. Can appear in sports (a player crosses the ball), roads (she crosses the street), and religion (praying with crosses). Not used for plural of 'crossover'.
Spanish: cruces - cruza (él/ella) - atraviesaPortuguese (BR): cruzes - cruza (ele/ela) - atravessaPortuguese (PT): cruzes - cruza (ele/ela) - atravessaChinese (Simplified): 十字架 - 穿过Chinese (Traditional): 十字架 - 穿過Hindi: क्रॉसें (चिन्ह) - पार करता हैArabic: صلبان - يَعْبُرBengali: ক্রুশসমূহ - অতিক্রম করে (সে/তিনিঁ)Russian: кресты - пересекаетJapanese: 十字架 - 渡るVietnamese: thánh giá - băng quaKorean: 십자가 - 건넌다Turkish: haçlar - geçerUrdu: صلیبیں - پار کرتا ہےIndonesian: salib - menyeberang
Example Sentences
The river crosses three villages along its path.
natural
Many churches display large crosses at the front.
natural
There are three crosses on the hill.
basic
She crosses the street every morning.
basic
The player crosses the ball to his teammate.
basic
He always crosses his fingers for luck before exams.
natural