doorkruisen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- compass noun A device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.
- cross noun A shape formed by two intersecting lines, or an upright post with a crossbar, especially as a religious symbol.
- disconcert verb To upset the composure of; to startle.
- traverse verb To travel across or through something, often under difficult conditions.
Senses
doorkruisen is used for these senses in English:
- compass To go about or round entirely; to traverse.
- cross (transitive) To contradict (another) or frustrate the plans of.
- disconcert (transitive) To frustrate, discomfit.
- traverse (transitive) To travel across, to go through, to pass through, particularly under difficult conditions.
compass — full definition
- noun A device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.
- noun A hinged drawing tool with two arms, used to draw circles or measure distances on a map or diagram.
- noun The overall range or scope of something, such as a voice or a set of abilities.
- verb To surround or encircle something completely.
cross — full definition
- noun A shape formed by two intersecting lines, or an upright post with a crossbar, especially as a religious symbol.
- verb To go from one side of something to the other.
- adj Annoyed or bad-tempered.