crossing
Roget category 219
2. Words relating to space› 2.2. Dimensions
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Crossing
noun
crossing
etc.
v. —
intersection,
interdigitation —
decussation†,
transversion† —
convolution
etc.
248 —
level crossing.
reticulation,
network —
inosculation†,
anastomosis,
intertexture†,
mortise.
net,
plexus,
web,
mesh,
twill,
skein,
sleeve,
felt,
lace —
wicker —
mat,
matting —
plait,
trellis,
wattle,
lattice,
grating,
grille,
gridiron,
tracery,
fretwork,
filigree,
reticle —
tissue,
netting,
mokes† —
rivulation†.
cross,
chain,
wreath,
braid,
cat's cradle,
knot —
entangle
etc.
(disorder)
59.
[woven fabrics]
cloth,
linen,
muslin,
cambric
etc.
verb
cross,
decussate† —
intersect,
interlace,
intertwine,
intertwist†,
interweave,
interdigitate,
interlink.
twine,
entwine,
weave,
inweave†,
twist,
wreathe —
anastomose [Med.],
inosculate†,
dovetail,
splice,
link —
lace,
tat.
mat,
plait,
plat,
braid,
felt,
twill —
tangle,
entangle,
ravel —
net,
knot —
dishevel,
raddle†.
adjective
crossing
etc.
v. —
crossed,
matted
&c.,
v..
transverse.
cross,
cruciform,
crucial —
retiform†,
reticular,
reticulated —
areolar†,
cancellated†,
grated,
barred,
streaked —
textile —
crossbarred†,
cruciate†,
palmiped†,
secant —
web-footed.
adverb
cross,
thwart,
athwart,
transversely —
at grade [U.S.] —
crosswise.
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