# crossed

Pronunciation: US say "KRAWST" /kɹɔst/; UK say "KROST" /kɹɒst/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of cross. — simple past and past participle of cross
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of cross. Use this form for something that already happened.
   - _The hikers crossed the valley well before nightfall._
   - _He had crossed many borders during his years of travel._

## Adjective

2. Placed one over the other in a folded position, as with arms or legs.
   - Simple: Folded one over the other, like arms or legs.
   - _The statue showed a figure with crossed arms over its chest._
   - _She waited with crossed ankles tucked beneath the chair._
3. Marked by a line drawn crosswise, often to show cancellation.
   - Simple: Marked with a line drawn across, often to show it has been canceled.
   - _The ledger was full of crossed entries showing settled debts._
   - _A crossed line through the total indicated the invoice was void._
4. Having the shape of a cross; cruciate.
   - Simple: Shaped like a cross, with two parts meeting across each other.
   - _The medal featured a crossed emblem at its center._
   - _Ancient coins often bore a crossed mark on one side._
5. Intoxicated by both alcohol and cannabis at the same time. *(slang)*
   - Simple: Drunk from alcohol and high from drugs at the same time.
   - _Half the party was crossed by the time the music stopped._
   - _He admitted he got too crossed to drive home that night._
6. Bearing a cross placed upon it, or having a bar laid crosswise over another bar to form a cross.
   - Simple: Having a cross marked or placed on it.
   - _The crossed standard marked the bishop's procession._
   - _Her family arms showed a crossed field in silver and red._

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