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crisscross

[kris-kraws, -kros] / ˈkrɪsˌkrɔs, -ˌkrɒs /
ADJECTIVE
characterized by criss-crossing
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Shares of the railroad operator, whose rail lines crisscross much of the eastern U.S., were up around 7% after hours on Wednesday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Use the tines of a fork to flatten and indent crisscross patterns over the tops of each cookie.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

The study shows wildebeest frequently crisscross the Sand River and the areas surrounding the Ritz-Carlton, even though they avoid forested areas nestling the camp due to the risk of predators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

Colorful graphics crisscross the floor, and a bright, retro-inspired mural references images of aeronautics pioneers and the families using the facility itself.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025

Islands disappeared and men and animals walked about their business on a crisscross network of dykes.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw




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