Cross"ruff` (-r?f`), n. (Whist) The play in whist where partners trump each a different suit, and lead to each other for that purpose; -- called also seesaw.
{ Cross"-spale` (-sp?l`), Cross"-spall` (- sp?l`), } n. [See Spale & Spall.] (Shipbuilding) One of the temporary wooden braces, placed horizontally across a frame to hold it in position until the deck beams are in; a cross-pawl.
Cross"-spring`er (-spr?ng`?r), n. (Arch.) One of the ribs in a groined arch, springing from the corners in a diagonal direction. [See Illustr. of Groined vault.]
Cross"-staff` (-st?f`), n. 1. An instrument formerly used at sea for taking the altitudes of celestial bodies.