cross (Noun) — A wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece.
cross (Noun) — A marking that consists of lines that cross each other.
cross (Noun) — Any affliction that causes great suffering. ex. "that is his cross to bear"
cross (Noun) — (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. ex. "a mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey"
cross (Noun) — (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids.
cross (Noun) — (soccer) a kick in which the ball passes from one side of the pitch towards the centre.
cross (Noun) — A representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry.
cross (Verb) — Travel across or pass over. ex. "The caravan crossed almost 100 miles each day"
cross (Verb) — Meet at a point. ex. "The roads cross under the bridge"
cross (Verb) — Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of. ex. "cross your opponent"
cross (Verb) — Fold so as to resemble a cross. ex. "she crossed her legs"
cross (Verb) — To cover or extend over an area or time period. ex. "Rivers cross the valley floor"
cross (Verb) — Meet and pass. ex. "the trains crossed"
cross (Verb) — Trace a line through or across. ex. "cross your 't'"
cross (Verb) — Breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties. ex. "cross a horse and a donkey"
cross (Adjective) — Extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis. ex. "cross members should be all steel"
cross (Adjective) — Annoyed and irritable. ex. "The cross little girls of today are the crabby old women of tomorrow!"