Word Meanings - CROSSGARNET - Book Publishers vocabulary database

A hinge having one strap perpendicular and the other strap horizontal giving it the form of an Egyptian or T cross.

• Cross-pawl
  Same as Cross-spale.
• Cross-tail
  A bar connecting the ends of the side rods or levers of a backaction or side-lever engine.
• Havanese
  Of or pertaining to Havana, in Cuba.
• Hinged
  of Hinge
• Perpendicularity
  The quality or state of being perpendicular.
• CROSSBUTTOCK
  A throw in which the wrestler turns his left side to his opponent, places his left leg across both legs of his opponent, and pulls him forward over his hip; hence, an unexpected defeat or repulse.
• Crossbow
  A weapon, used in discharging arrows, formed by placing a bow crosswise on a stock.
• CROSSSPALECROSSSPALL
  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-eyed
  Affected with strabismus; squint-eyed; squinting.
• Crossfish
  A starfish.
• Crosspiece
  A piece of any structure which is fitted or framed crosswise.
• Cross-tie
  A sleeper supporting and connecting the rails, and holding them in place.
• Having
  of Have
• Hingeless
  Without a hinge or joint.
• Perpendicularly
  In a perpendicular manner; vertically.
• CROSSCROSSLET
  A cross having the three upper ends crossed, so as to from three small crosses.
• Crossbower
  A crossbowman.
• CROSSSPRINGER
  One of the ribs in a groined arch, springing from the corners in a diagonal direction. Note: [See Illustr. of Groined vault.]
• Crossflow
  To flow across, or in a contrary direction.
• Cross-purpose
  A counter or opposing purpose; hence, that which is inconsistent or contradictory.

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