verb
crisscross
KRIHS-kros
Crisscross (verb) means to cross something repeatedly in different directions. Example: “Hiking trails crisscross the entire mountain range.”
verb
1
To cross something repeatedly in different directions.
"Hiking trails crisscross the entire mountain range."
"The delivery driver crisscrossed the city all afternoon."
noun
1
A pattern of crossing lines.
"The fence was made of wire in a crisscross pattern."
adj
1
Marked with lines crossing each other.
"The pie had a crisscross lattice crust."
How to use crisscross
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo cross back and forth, or a pattern of lines crossing each other.
Common pairings
crisscross pattern
crisscross the country
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Word forms
- Plural
- crisscrosses
- Third person singular
- crisscrosses
- Past tense
- crisscrossed
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Hiking trails _____ the entire mountain range.
Etymology
From "Christ-cross," an old term for a cross-shaped mark, altered over time into "crisscross."
Synonyms
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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.
