4. To interbreed, as races; to mix distinct breeds.

If two individuals of distinct races cross, a third is invariably produced different from either.

Coleridge.

Cross"-armed` (kr?s"?rmd), a. With arms crossed.

Cross"-band`ed (-b?nd`?d), a. A term used when a narrow ribbon of veneer is inserted into the surface of any piece of furniture, wainscoting, etc., so that the grain of it is contrary to the general surface.

Cross"bar` (-bńr`), n. A transverse bar or piece, as a bar across a door, or as the iron bar or stock which passes through the shank of an anchor to insure its turning fluke down. Russell.

Crossbar shot, a projectile which folds into a sphere for loading, but on leaving the gun expands to a cross with a quarter ball at the end of each arm; -- used in naval actions for cutting the enemy's rigging.

Cross"barred` (-bńrd`), a. 1. Secured by, or furnished with, crossbars. Milton.

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