crisscross

//ˈkrɪsˌkrɔs//
B2Frequency Level 12Neutral
Visual representation of crisscross

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.

Adverb

crisscrossCanonical form
1

In a pattern of crossing lines; crosswise.

The ribbons were tied crisscross on the gift box.

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