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croix — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • anguish noun Severe mental or physical suffering, often caused by grief, loss, or distress.
  • check noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
  • cross noun A shape formed by two intersecting lines, or an upright post with a crossbar, especially as a religious symbol.
  • 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.
  • incubus noun In medieval European folklore, a male demon believed to settle on people as they sleep and cause nightmares.

Senses

croix is used for these senses in English:

  • anguish Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.
  • check (US) A mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator.
  • cross (Christianity) A hand gesture made in imitation of the shape of the Cross; sign of the cross.
  • 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.
  • incubus (by extension) Any oppressive thing or person; a burden.

anguish — full definition

  1. noun Severe mental or physical suffering, often caused by grief, loss, or distress.
  2. verb To suffer or cause severe mental distress.

check — full definition

  1. noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
  2. noun A written order instructing a bank to pay a stated sum (spelled "cheque" in British English).
  3. noun The bill for a meal, especially in a restaurant.
  4. noun In chess, a position where the king is under direct threat of capture.
  5. verb To examine or verify something.

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