crosses swords

A form of cross swords — Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cross, sword., to place or hold two swords so they cross each other.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of cross swords
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APA

crosses swords. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crosses%20swords

MLA

“crosses swords.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crosses%20swords. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “crosses swords,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crosses%20swords.

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