Used in a Sentence

crisscross

How to use crisscross in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for crisscross.

Editorial note

Imagine programming as a needle with one continues thread stringing boxed functions and values together, sometimes threading something that has been threaded before, and ultimately creating a crisscross of wire that's hard to understand.

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Quick take

a marking that consists of lines that cross each other

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of crisscross gathered in one view.

noun

a marking that consists of lines that cross each other

verb

cross in a pattern, often random

verb

mark with or consist of a pattern of crossed lines; "wrinkles crisscrossed her face"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for crisscross.

noun

a marking that consists of lines that cross each other

verb

cross in a pattern, often random

verb

mark with or consist of a pattern of crossed lines; "wrinkles crisscrossed her face"

verb

mark with a pattern of crossing lines; "crisscross the sheet of paper"

adjective

marked with crossing lines

adverb

crossing one another in opposite directions

Example sentences

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Imagine programming as a needle with one continues thread stringing boxed functions and values together, sometimes threading something that has been threaded before, and ultimately creating a crisscross of wire that's hard to understand.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use crisscross in a sentence?

Imagine programming as a needle with one continues thread stringing boxed functions and values together, sometimes threading something that has been threaded before, and ultimately creating a crisscross of wire that's hard to understand.

What does crisscross mean?

a marking that consists of lines that cross each other

What part of speech is crisscross?

crisscross is commonly used as noun, verb, adjective, adverb.