crisscross
3 synonyms for crisscross, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To cross something repeatedly in different directions.
Synonyms
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Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
crisscrossed
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To cross something repeatedly in different directions.
“Hiking trails crisscross the entire mountain range.”
2. noun
A pattern of crossing lines.
“The fence was made of wire in a crisscross pattern.”
3. adj
Marked with lines crossing each other.
“The pie had a crisscross lattice crust.”
crisscrossed
How to use crisscross
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
crisscross pattern
crisscross the country
Etymology
From "Christ-cross," an old term for a cross-shaped mark, altered over time into "crisscross."
Full origin of crisscross →Frequently asked questions
What does “crisscross” mean?
The word “crisscross” means to cross something repeatedly in different directions. In plain terms, to cross back and forth, or a pattern of lines crossing each other.
How do you pronounce “crisscross”?
“Crisscross” is pronounced KRIHS-kros (/ˈkɹɪsˌkɹɒs/ in IPA).
How do you use “crisscross” in a sentence?
Here is “crisscross” used in a sentence: “Hiking trails crisscross the entire mountain range.”
What part of speech is “crisscross”?
Depending on how it is used, “crisscross” can be a verb, a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “crisscross” have?
“Crisscross” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to cross something repeatedly in different directions.
