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4 : an instance of breaking into another category

cross over verb : to achieve broader popularity by a change of medium or style

cross·piece noun : a horizontal member

cross–pol·li·na·tion noun : transfer of pollen from one flower to the stigma of another

— cross–pol·li·nate verb

cross–pur·pose noun : a purpose contrary to another purpose

cross–ques·tion verb : CROSS-EXAMINE

— cross–question noun

cross–re·fer verb : to refer by a notation or direction from one place to another (as in a book or list)

— cross–ref·er·ence noun

cross·road noun 1 : a road that crosses a main road or runs between main roads

2 : a place where roads meet — usu. used in pl.

3 : a crucial point where a decision must be made

Synonyms

usually crossroads corner, crossing, intersection; also overpass, underpass

cross section noun 1 : a section cut across something; also : a representation made by or as if by such cutting

2 : a number of persons or things selected from a group that show the general nature of the whole group

— cross–sec·tion·al adjective

cross·walk noun : a marked path for pedestrians crossing a street

cross·ways adverb : so as to cross something : CROSSWISE

cross·wind noun : a wind not parallel to a course (as of an airplane)

cross·wise adverb : so as to cross something

— crosswise adjective

Synonyms

athwart, obliquely, transversely

cross·word noun : a puzzle in which words are put into a pattern of numbered squares in answer to clues

cros·ti·ni noun plural : small slices of toasted bread served with a topping

crotch noun : an angle formed by the parting of two legs, branches, or members

crotch·et noun 1 : an odd notion : WHIM

2 : a highly individual and usu. eccentric opinion or preference

Synonyms

eccentricity, idiosyncrasy, mannerism, oddity, peculiarity, quirk, singularity, trick—more at IDIOSYNCRASY

crotch·ety adjective : given to crotchets : subject to whims, crankiness, or ill temper

Synonyms

choleric, crabby, cranky, cross, grouchy, grumpy, irascible, irritable, peevish, perverse, petulant, short-tempered, snappish, snappy, snippy, testy, waspish—more at IRRITABLE

crouch verb 1 : to stoop or bend low

2 : CRINGE, COWER

— crouch noun

Synonyms

huddle, hunch, squat; also curl up

croup noun : laryngitis esp. of infants marked by a hoarse ringing cough and difficult breathing

— croupy adjective

crou·pi·er noun [ORIGIN: F, lit., rider on the rump of a horse, fr. croupe rump]

: an employee of a gambling casino who collects and pays bets at a gaming table

crou·ton noun [ORIGIN: F croûton, dim. of croûte crust]

: a small cube of bread toasted or fried crisp

1crow noun 1 : any of various large glossy black birds related to the jays

2 cap : a member of an American Indian people of a region in Montana and Wyoming; also : the language of the Crow people

2crow verb 1 : to make the loud shrill sound characteristic of the cock

2 : to utter a sound expressive of pleasure

3 : to exult gloatingly esp. over the distress of another : EXULT

4 : to brag exultantly or blatantly : BRAG, BOAST

Synonyms

[2, 3] delight, exult, glory, joy, rejoice, triumph—more at EXULT

[4] boast, brag, plume, swagger—more at BOAST

3crow noun : the cry of the cock

crow·bar noun : a metal bar usu. wedge-shaped at the end for use as a pry or lever

1crowd verb 1 : to press close

2 : to gather in numbers : THRONG

3 : to press, force, or thrust into a small space : CRAM, STUFF

Synonyms

[1, 3] cram, jam, ram, sandwich, squeeze, stuff, wedge; also fill, heap, jam-pack, load, pack

[2] flock, mob, swarm, throng; also beset, infest, invade, overrun; clog, dam, obstruct, plug (up)

2crowd noun 1 : a large number of people gathered together at random : THRONG

2 : a group of people having something (as a habit, interest, or occupation) in common

Synonyms

[1] army, crush, drove, flock, horde, host, legion, mob, multitude, press, swarm, throng; also masses, rabble,