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“Cross” or “Crosse”

cross / crosse are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

cross k·r·AO·s

  • nouna wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece.
  • nouna representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry.
  • nounany affliction that causes great suffering.
  • verbfold so as to resemble a cross.
  • verbto cover or extend over an area or time period; ,.
  • verbmeet and pass.
  • verbtrace a line through or across.
  • adjectiveextending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis.

crosse k·r·AA·s

  • nouna long racket with a triangular frame; used in playing lacrosse.
Usage

Examples in context

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“cross”

  • …the Invention of the Holy Cross, was built and the parish…
  • …a melodrama featuring a Red Cross nurse and an Anzac soldier…
  • …the battle on Planet Southern Cross, Mecha Mardakko is enlarged and…
  • …on which was carved a cross with the inscription ord do
  • …survival to Tsurugi on Southern Cross, Cuervo reveals himself to the…
  • …the destruction of Planet Southern Cross, Anton Brain flees from the…
  • …Silver Star, two Distinguished Flying Cross and four Air Medals.
  • The present brick church Cross was built in Šeduva in…
  • Under cross examination, the key witnesses who…
  • …was selected to contest Clay Cross at the 1918 general election,…

“crosse”

  • …the circuit court of La Crosse county, as filed on the…
  • Glossodoris souverbiei (Crosse, 1875)
  • …Marvin Clark (born 1907, La Crosse, Wisconsin, died 1991) was a…
  • Category:Politicians from La Crosse, Wisconsin
  • Category:Writers from La Crosse, Wisconsin
  • The firm later merged into Crosse & Blackwells.
  • Scaliola caledonica Crosse, 1870
  • …from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse.
  • In particular, Crosse and Blackwell took over the…
  • …station serves the greater La Crosse, Wisconsin, area.

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