Crisscross

['krɪs,krɒs] or ['krɪs,krɔs]

Definition

(noun.) a marking that consists of lines that cross each other.

(verb.) mark with a pattern of crossing lines; 'crisscross the sheet of paper'.

(verb.) mark with or consist of a pattern of crossed lines; 'wrinkles crisscrossed her face'.

(verb.) cross in a pattern, often random.

(adj.) marked with crossing lines .

(adv.) crossing one another in opposite directions.

Editor: Sweeney--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A mark or cross, as the signature of a person who is unable to write.

(n.) A child's game played on paper or on a slate, consisting of lines arranged in the form of a cross.

(v. t.) To mark or cover with cross lines; as, a paper was crisscrossed with red marks.

(adv.) In opposite directions; in a way to cross something else; crossing one another at various angles and in various ways.

(adv.) With opposition or hindrance; at cross purposes; contrarily; as, things go crisscross.

Typist: Lycurgus