croix — meaning in English
French → English · translate English → French instead
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
- noun Severe mental or physical suffering, often caused by grief, loss, or distress.
- verb To suffer or cause severe mental distress.
check — full definition
- noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
- noun A written order instructing a bank to pay a stated sum (spelled "cheque" in British English).
- noun The bill for a meal, especially in a restaurant.
- noun In chess, a position where the king is under direct threat of capture.
- verb To examine or verify something.