cross compiler

noun

A compiler that generates code for a platform other than the one it runs on.

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Meanings

nouncross compiler (plural cross compilers)

plural cross compilers · alternative crosscompiler · alternative cross-compiler

  1. computingA compiler that generates code for a platform other than the one it runs on.

Translations

Czech křížový překladač
  • křížový překladačcompiler
Esperanto gasttradukilo
  • gasttradukilocompiler
Greek ετερομεταγλωττιστής
  • ετερομεταγλωττιστής (eterometaglottistís)compiler
Spanish compilador cruzado
  • compilador cruzadocompiler
Cite this entry
APA

cross compiler. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cross%20compiler

MLA

“cross compiler.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cross%20compiler. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “cross compiler,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cross%20compiler.

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