Cross
Part of speech: preposition
Definition: across
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Transverse; lying across the main direction. Opposite, opposed to. Opposing, adverse; being contrary to what one would hope or wish for. Bad-tempered, angry, annoyed.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To mark with an X. To go from one side of (something) to the other. To travel in a direction or path that will intersect with that of another. To contradict (another) or frustrate the plans of. (reflexive to cross oneself) To make the sign of the cross over oneself. Of both batsmen, to pass each other when running between the wickets in order to score runs. to cross-fertilize or crossbreed to conduct a cross examination; to question a hostile witness To pass the ball from one side of the pitch to the other side.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other. Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross. A wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion). (usually with the) The cross on which Christ was crucified. A hand gesture made by Catholics in imitation of the shape of the Cross. A modified representation of the crucifixion stake, worn as jewellery or displayed as a symbol of religious devotion. (figurative, from Christ's bearing of the cross) A difficult situation that must be endured. Animal or plant produced by crossbreeding or cross-fertilization. a hook thrown over the opponent's punch A kick in which the ball travels from one side of the pitch to the other A place where roads intersect and lead off in four directions; a crossroad (common in UK and Irish place names such as Gerrards Cross). A monument that marks such a place. (Also common in UK or Irish place names such as Charing Cross)
Example sentence: The line between good and evil is permeable and almost anyone can be induced to cross it when pressured by situational forces.
Hybrid
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Offspring resulting from cross-breeding different entities, e.g. two different species or two purebred parent strains.Something of mixed origin or composition.A word whose elements are derived from different languages.Short for hybrid car, one that runs on both fuel (gasoline/diesel) and electricity (battery or energy from the sun).A golf club that combines the characteristics of an iron and a wood.
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: consisting of diverse 'hybridized' components
Example sentence: The euro is a hybrid of a fixed exchange-rate regime, like the 1980s ERM or the 1930s gold standard, and a state currency.