crisscross
//ˈkrɪsˌkrɔs//
Noun
crisscrossSingular
crisscrossesPlural
1
A pattern of intersecting lines or paths that cross each other at various angles.
The city streets form a crisscross of roads and avenues.
Verb
crisscrossInfinitive
crisscrossPresent tense
crisscrossedPast tense
crisscrossedPast participle
crisscrossingPresent participle
crisscrossesThird-person singular
1
To move or travel back and forth across an area, often in different directions.
We crisscrossed the city looking for the perfect restaurant.
2
To mark or form a pattern of crossing lines on something.
Deep scratches crisscrossed the surface of the old wooden table.
Adjective
crisscrossCanonical form
1
Arranged or marked with a pattern of crossing lines.
The tablecloth had a crisscross pattern of red and white lines.
Synonym
Adverb
crisscrossCanonical form
1
In a pattern of crossing lines; crosswise.
The ribbons were tied crisscross on the gift box.