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Crosswise

In the form of a cross; across; transversely.

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Cross 84% connected

A gibbet, consisting of two pieces of timber placed transversely upon one another, in various forms, as a T, or +, with the horizontal piece below th…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Cross 84% connected

A gibbet, consisting of two pieces of timber placed transversely upon one another, in various forms, as a T, or +, with the horizontal piece below th…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Cross-sectional 84% connected

Studying a group at one point in time.

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Cross-sectional 84% connected

Studying a group at one point in time.

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Horizontal 84% connected

Pertaining to, or near, the horizon.

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Horizontal 84% connected

Pertaining to, or near, the horizon.

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Transversal 84% connected

Running or lying across; transverse; as, a transversal line.

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Transversal 84% connected

Running or lying across; transverse; as, a transversal line.

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Transverse 84% connected

Lying or being across, or in a crosswise direction; athwart; -- often opposed to longitudinal.

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Transverse 84% connected

Lying or being across, or in a crosswise direction; athwart; -- often opposed to longitudinal.

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Across 92% connected

From side to side; athwart; crosswise, or in a direction opposed to the length; quite over; as, a bridge laid across a river.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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