crossed
Translation
crossed, intersecting
Examples
He sat with his legs crossed.
He sat with his legs crossed.
She had her fingers crossed for good luck.
She had her fingers crossed for good luck.
It was a crossed cheque.
It was a crossed check.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) crossed in a state of being crossed. He sat with his legs crossed.
to have one's fingers crossed to hope for good luck. She had her fingers crossed for good luck.
Similar Words
intersecting, intertwined
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to cross', which comes from the noun 'cross'.
Memory Tips
Think of the shape of the letter 'X' or a Christian cross to remember the meaning of 'intersecting'.