Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z crosslight Light that comes from the side, causing shadows that can obscure objects of view or create strong contrasts. crosslike Resembling a cross. Crosslin A surname. crossline A line that crosses other lines. crosslinear Describing a linear function formed from two others crosslinearly In a crosslinear manner crossling A cross between two types, varieties, races, or breeds; a blend; a hybrid. crosslingual Across languages. crosslingually In a crosslingual manner crosslinguistic Spanning more than one language. crosslinguistically In a crosslinguistic manner. crosslinkable Able to be crosslinked crosslinkage A linkage between two things crosslinker Any structure that forms a crosslink. crosslinking Synonym of crosslinkage. crossloading The application of a load in a direction across the normal direction crosslots Via a shortcut. crossly In a cross manner; angrily. crossman A thief, forger, or other criminal. crossmapping A relationship between two variables that demonstrates a cause-and-effect relationship between them crossmatch To test whether the blood of a donor and recipient are compatible. crossmatched Shown to be compatible with that of a recipient, not only in blood type (ABO) but also regarding various antigens. crossmate To mate individuals of different species, breeds, etc. crossmember A transverse structural support. crossmetathesis The reaction of two terminal olefins with the release of ethylene Crossmichael A village in Dumfries and Galloway council area, Scotland, historically in Kirkcudbrightshire (OS grid ref NX7366). crossmodal Across or between more than one mode. crossmodality The quality of being crossmodal. crossmodally Across or between modes Crossmyloof A southern suburb of Glasgow, City of Glasgow council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NS5762). crossnational Involving multiple nations. crossness the state of being cross; mild anger Crossno A surname. crossnumber A puzzle that resembles a crossword but is to be filled with numbers rather than words, the numbers being clued either arithmetically or by general knowledge (such as the year of a historical event). crossognathiform Any extinct fish of the order †Crossognathiformes Crosson A surname. crossopterygian Of or pertaining to the Crossopterygii, an infraclass of bony fish. crossout The act or result of crossing out; a line drawn through something to cancel or retract it. crossover A place where one thing crosses over another; a crossing. crosspatch A grumpy, bad-tempered or irascible person. crosspeak across a peak crosspiece A horizontal or transverse beam or similar member that extends across or perpendicular to something. crosspipe A cross-shaped segment used to connect the ends of four pipes. crossplay The ability to record data with one device and play back the data on a different, compatible device. crossplayer A cosplayer involved in crossplay. crosspoint The point at which two things (especially electrical wires) cross. crosspost An electronic message posted to multiple newsgroups or forums simultaneously. crossposter One who crossposts. crossprime To stimulate cytotoxic T cells with extracellular antigens crossprotection resistance to a virus following infection by a related one crossrail A rail that goes across something. crossrange perpendicular to the direction of flight or transmission crossreact To take part in, or to cause a crossreaction. crossreaction a reaction between an antigen and an antibody that was formed to counteract a different (often similar) antigen crossreactive Describing a reaction between an antigen and an antibody that was formed to counteract a different (often similar) antigen crossref cross-reference crossregulate To undergo crossregulation crossregulation The regulation of one metabolic pathway by the enzymes in another crossregulatory Relating to crossregulation crossrepression mutual repression of interacting systems crossresistant resistant (to a toxin etc) as a result of exposure to a similar material crossroad A crossroads (place where one road crosses another). crossroader A gambling cheat. crossroads A place where one road crosses another; an intersection of two or more roads. crossrow A row that crosses others. crossruff A play in which tricks are taken by taking alternate ruffs in each hand crosstable An arrangement of the results of every game in a tournament in tabular form. crosstabulate To prepare a crosstabulation crosstalk Undesirable signals from a neighbouring transmission circuit; undesired coupling between circuits. crossteam To form an alliance with a player on a different team. crosstide A peptide related to glycogen synthase kinase crosstolerance Tolerance to one drug as a result of tolerance to another. crosstolerant Having a tolerance to one drug as a result of tolerance to another. crosstown Extending across a city or town. crosstrack To impede another speedskater by crossing over their projected track and cutting them off. crosstracking The action of to crosstrack. crosstree A timber or metal beam fixed athwartships part way up a mast to spread the rigging. crossunder A place where one thing crosses under another. crossvalidate To employ crossvalidation crossvalidated mutually validated with another crossvein A vein of ore that intersects another. crossveined Having crossveins crossveinless That lacks crossveins crossveinlessness Absence of crossveins. Crossville A town in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States; after many crossroads. crossvine A flowering vine native to the southeastern US, Bignonia capreolata (sometimes misidentified as Bignonia crucigera in older books). crosswalk A point designated for pedestrians to cross a street. crosswall A load-bearing wall perpendicular to the main axis of a building. crossway A crossroad. crossways transversely; crosswise crosswedge A wedge that is driven crosswise. Crosswhite A surname. crosswind A wind blowing across a line of travel, especially perpendicularly. crosswing A wing attached to a main or original house block, its axis at right angles to the original block, and often gabled. crosswire crosshair; reticle crosswise crossing; lying across crosswisely In a crosswise manner. crossword A word puzzle in which interlocking words are entered usually horizontally and vertically into a grid based on clues given for each word. crossworder A person who solves crossword puzzles. crosswordese The jargon of crossword puzzle clues or answers, often consisting of rare, archaic, or dialectal words. crosswording The hobby of solving crossword puzzles. crosswordlike Resembling or characteristic of a crossword. crosswordy Resembling or characteristic of a crossword puzzle. crosswort A perennial plant, Cruciata laevipes, family Rubiaceae, of Europe and western Asia; smooth bedstraw. crostata A kind baked tart of Italian origin, made with shortcrust pastry spread over a baking sheet, then covered with a layer of jam and then decorated with thin strips of the same dough, placed crosswise to form diamonds. Crosthwait A surname. Crosthwaite A village in South Lakeland district, Cumbria, England (OS grid ref SD437914). crostini starters of savoury toppings on toasted or fried bread Croston A surname. Croswell A surname. crotadihydrofuran Any of a group of isoflavonoids, derived from dihydrofuran, isolated from Crotalaria crotal A crotalum, a type of clapper used in Ancient Greece. crotalaria Any of the genus Crotalaria of herbaceous plants and woody shrubs. crotalase A snake venom enzyme that clots fibrinogen. crotale A percussion instrument of archaic origin, resembling a metal castanet or cymbal. crotalic Relating to the crotalids (rattlesnakes and pit vipers) crotalid A pit viper; any member of the subfamily Crotalinae (formerly the family Crotalidae) in family Viperidae. crotalin A protein in rattlesnake venom crotaline Resembling, or relating to, the Crotalinae, or rattlesnake subfamily crotalism A condition caused by poisonous plants in the genus Crotalaria. crotaloid Resembling the genus Crotalus of venomous snakes, including the rattlesnake. crotalphine An analgesic peptide in the venom of the South American rattlesnake Crotalus durissus crotalum A kind of clapper or castanet used in religious dances by groups in Ancient Greece (including the Korybants) and elsewhere. crotamine A polypeptide toxin in the venom of rattlesnakes of the genus Crotalus. crotamiton A scabicidal and antipruritic drug. crotanaldehyde an unsaturated aliphatic aldehyde, 2-butenal, CH₃.CH:CH.CHO; it is used in the manufacture of sorbic acid, and to denature alcohol crotaphite Pertaining to the temples; temporal. crotaphitic Relating to the temple or temporal fossa. crotaphytid Any member of the Crotaphytidae, or collared lizards. crotapotin One of the components proteins of crotoxin 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. crotchal Of, pertaining to, or located in the crotch. crotchbulge The visible outline of the penis through clothing. crotched Having a crotch or fork; forked. crotchet A musical note one beat long in 4/4 time. crotcheted crotchety; whimsical or eccentric crotcheteer A crotchety person. crotchetily In a crotchety manner. crotchetiness The state or quality of being crotchety. crotchety Cranky, disagreeable, or stubborn, especially if prone to odd whims or fancies. crotchful An amount sufficient to fill a person's crotch. crotchless Lacking coverage over the area of the crotch. crotchline The line of a garment around the crotch. crotchling A child. crotchward Towards the crotch. Croteau A surname from French. crotetamide An analgesic drug. croton Any of various plants, of the genus Croton, that yield croton oil. crotonaldehyde The unsaturated aliphatic aldehyde CH₃-CH=CH-CHO that is used in organic synthesis crotonamide The amide of crotonic acid; any N-derivative of this compound