to intercross
1
6.5
Lines or paths that cross each other at points
- verb
- /ˌɪntərˈkrɔs/
:
intersectar
- The paths intercrossed near the old oak tree.
Examples
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The city is full of narrow streets intercrossing in a complex network.
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The two roads intercross at the traffic light.
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On the map, several railway lines intercross near the central station.
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The spider spun a web with threads intercrossing at many points.
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The paths intercross at the park, allowing visitors to choose different routes.
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During the meeting, the ideas from different teams intercrossed to create a comprehensive plan.
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The railway lines intercross at various points, making it easier to travel across the city.
Synonyms
to cross
vsto intercross
∞
1.0
To go across something from one side to the other
focuses on two things passing over each other, not just one moving across
to intersect
vsto intercross
47
3.9
To cross or meet at one point, like two roads
describes them passing over each other along or across rather than a single point
Surface Forms
intercross infinitive
intercrossed past
intercrossed past participle
intercrossing present participle
intercrosses third person singular
Morphology
Etymology
Intercross is made of inter- ('between') and cross ('to go across'). So, it describes lines or paths that meet and pass over each other.