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kruis — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cross noun A shape formed by two intersecting lines, or an upright post with a crossbar, especially as a religious symbol.
  • crotch noun The area of the body where the legs meet the torso, around the genitals.
  • crucifix noun A cross bearing a figure of Christ, often worn as jewellery or displayed as a religious symbol.
  • dagger noun A short weapon with a pointed, double-edged blade, used for stabbing.
  • heads intj A shouted warning that something is falling or about to hit someone from above.
  • rood noun A crucifix, cross, especially in a church.
  • sharp adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.

Senses

kruis is used for these senses in English:

  • cross (Christianity) A hand gesture made in imitation of the shape of the Cross; sign of the cross.
  • crotch The ventral area (very bottom) of the human body between where the legs fork from the torso, in the area of the genitals and anus.
  • crucifix An ornamental or symbolic sculptural representation of Christ on a cross, often worn as a pendant or displayed in a Christian church.
  • dagger (weapons) A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.
  • heads One side of a coin:
  • rood (archaic) A crucifix, cross, especially in a church.

cross — full definition

  1. noun A shape formed by two intersecting lines, or an upright post with a crossbar, especially as a religious symbol.
  2. verb To go from one side of something to the other.
  3. adj Annoyed or bad-tempered.

crotch — full definition

  1. noun The area of the body where the legs meet the torso, around the genitals.
  2. noun The point where something forks or branches into two parts, such as a tree limb or a pair of trousers.

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