Слово англійською: cross

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Переклад cross українською: хрест

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cross

noun

/krɔːs/

mark on paper

[countable] a mark or an object formed by two lines crossing each other (X or +); the mark (X) is often used on paper to show something

I've put a cross on the map to show where the hotel is.
Put a tick if the answer is correct and a cross if it's wrong.
Sign your name on the form where I've put a cross.
Those who could not write signed with a cross.
Put a cross beside the name of the candidate you wish to vote for.

see also noughts and crosses compare tick

for punishment

[countable] a long straight piece of wood with one end in the ground and a shorter piece joined across it from side to side near the top. In ancient times people were hung on crosses and left to die as a punishment.

Christian symbol

often the Cross

[singular] the cross that Jesus Christ died on, used as a symbol of Christianity

The priest blessed her, and made the sign of the cross over her.
a painting of Christ on the Cross

[countable] an object, a design, a piece of jewellery, etc. in the shape of a cross, used as a symbol of Christianity

She wore a small gold cross on a chain around her neck.
The grave was marked with a stone cross.

medal

(usually Cross)

[countable] a small decoration in the shape of a cross that is given to somebody as an honour for doing something very brave

He was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery.

mixture

[countable, usually singular] cross (between A and B) a mixture of two different things, breeds (= types) of animal, etc.

The play was a cross between a farce and a tragedy.
A mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey.

in sport

[countable] (in football (soccer) or hockey) a kick or hit of the ball across the field rather than up or down it

Webster's low cross was fired into the net by Varney.
a deep cross from Sterling

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