To interbreed, as races; to mix
distinct breeds.If two individuals of distinct races cross,
a third is invariably produced different from either.
Coleridge.
Cross"-armed` (kr?s"?rmd), a.
With arms crossed.
Cross"-band`ed (-b?nd`?d), a.
A term used when a narrow ribbon of veneer is inserted into
the surface of any piece of furniture, wainscoting, etc., so that
the grain of it is contrary to the general surface.
Cross"bar` (-bär`), n. A
transverse bar or piece, as a bar across a door, or as the iron
bar or stock which passes through the shank of an anchor to
insure its turning fluke down. Russell.
Crossbar shot,
a projectile which folds
into a sphere for loading, but on leaving the gun expands to a
cross with a quarter ball at the end of each arm; -- used in
naval actions for cutting the enemy's rigging.Cross"barred` (-bärd`), a.
1. Secured by, or furnished with,
crossbars. Milton.
2. Made or patterned in lines crossing
each other; as, crossbarred muslin.
Cross"beak` (-bēk`), n.
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