CROSS

(genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids.

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. Приклади

A mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey.

A cross as an emblem of Christianity; used in heraldry.

A wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece.

Marking consisting of crossing lines.

Any affliction that causes great suffering. Приклади

That is his cross to bear.
He bears his afflictions like a crown of thorns.

Breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties. Приклади

Cross a horse and a donkey.
Mendel tried crossbreeding.
These species do not interbreed.

Trace a line through or across. Приклади

Cross your 't'.

Travel across or pass over. Приклади

The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day.

Meet and pass. Приклади

The trains crossed.

Fold so as to resemble a cross. Приклади

She crossed her legs.

Meet at a point.

Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of. Приклади

What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge.
Foil your opponent.

To cover or extend over an area or time period. Приклади

Rivers traverse the valley floor", "The parking lot spans 3 acres.
The novel spans three centuries.

Perversely irritable.

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