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cross-multiply
verb-intransitiveLow
/ˌkrɒs ˈmʌl.tɪ.plaɪ/In mathematics, to multiply the numerator of one fraction by the denominator of another fraction, and vice versa, typically as a step in solving equations or comparing ratios.
cross-out
nounB1
/ˌkrɒs ˈaʊt/To draw lines through written or printed words to indicate they should be ignored or deleted.
cross-ownership
nounC1/C2
/ˌkrɒs ˈəʊnəʃɪp/The ownership or controlling stake in multiple companies, typically within the same or related industries, potentially leading to conflicts of interest or anti-competitive concerns.
cross-ply tire
nounLow (technical/industry-specific)
/ˈkrɒs plaɪ ˌtaɪə/A type of tire constructed with layers (plies) of cord fabric that run diagonally across the tire from bead to bead, with each layer's cords at an opposing angle to the adjacent one.
cross-polarity switching
nounVery Low
/ˌkrɒs pə(ʊ)ˈlærəti ˈswɪtʃɪŋ/A technical process of rapidly changing or toggling between opposite electrical polarities (positive and negative).
cross-pollinate
verbverb-transitiveC1
/ˌkrɒs ˈpɒl.ɪ.neɪt/To transfer pollen from the flower of one plant to the flower of another plant.
cross-pollination
nounC1
/ˌkrɒs pɒl.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/The transfer of pollen from the flower of one plant to the flower of another plant of the same species, enabling fertilization.
cross-post
nounverb-ambitransitiveC1
/ˈkrɒs pəʊst/To post the same message or content to more than one online forum, social media platform, or discussion group.
cross-posting
nounC1
/ˈkrɒs ˌpəʊstɪŋ/The act of posting the same message or content to multiple different online forums, groups, or platforms simultaneously.
cross-purpose
nounC1
/ˌkrɒs ˈpɜː.pəs.ɪz/A situation where people misunderstand each other's intentions or goals, leading to confusion or conflict.
cross-question
nounverbverb-transitiveC1
/ˌkrɒs ˈkwes.tʃən/To question someone thoroughly and in detail, often in a formal or hostile manner.
cross-react
verb-intransitiveC1
/ˌkrɒs riˈækt/When an immune system's response to one substance (antigen) mistakenly triggers a similar response to another substance.
cross-reaction
nounC2
/ˌkrɒs riˈækʃn/An immunological response where an antibody or immune cell reacts not only to its specific target antigen but also to a different, structurally similar antigen.
cross-refer
verbverb-ambitransitiveC1
/ˌkrɒs rɪˈfɜː/To direct a reader from one part of a text, document, or index to another related or supplementary part.
cross-reference
nounverbC1
/ˌkrɒs ˈref.ər.əns/A note in a text that directs the reader to another related part of the same text or document.
cross-resistance
nounLow
/ˌkrɒs rɪˈzɪstəns/A phenomenon where resistance to one drug, substance, or threat confers resistance to another, typically within the same class or sharing a similar mechanism.
cross-sell
verb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
/ˈkrɒs sel/to attempt to sell an additional, complementary product or service to an existing customer.
cross-slide
nounVery Low
/ˈkrɒs slaɪd/A mechanical component on a lathe that moves the cutting tool perpendicular to the workpiece's axis.
cross-staff
nounC2
/ˈkrɒs stɑːf/A navigational instrument used historically to measure the altitude of celestial bodies, consisting of a main staff and a perpendicular crosspiece.
cross-stitch
nounverbverb-ambitransitiveC1
/ˈkrɒs stɪtʃ/A simple embroidery stitch in which one stitch crosses another at right angles, forming an X-shaped stitch; also, embroidery created using this stitch.

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