crosser

noun

(genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids

(genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock

any affliction that causes great suffering

a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified

a marking that consists of lines that cross each other

a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece

verb

breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties

trace a line through or across

meet and pass

to cover or extend over an area or time period

fold so as to resemble a cross

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

meet at a point

travel across or pass over

adjective

annoyed and irritable

extending or lying across

Roots

cruxcross- · Latin · cross

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