Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A superficial figure which crosses itself, as a figure 8.

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Examples

  • As the dancers sing they should take a step sidewise to the right, then return to the first position; then a step to the left and return, so that the whole cross-figure has a swaying motion accentuating the rhythm of the song, which should be sung smoothly and flowingly.

    Indian Games and Dances with Native Songs 1880

  • When this cross-figure is formed, all, as they stand, should face the East.

    Indian Games and Dances with Native Songs 1880

  • A crossnumber (also known as a cross-figure) is the numerical analogy of a crossword, in which the solutions to the clues are numbers instead of words.

    KDE UserBase - Recent changes [en] Annew 2010

  • A crossnumber (also known as a cross-figure) is the numerical analogy of a crossword, in which the solutions to the clues are numbers instead of words.

    KDE UserBase - Recent changes [en] Annew 2010

  • A crossnumber (also known as a cross-figure) is the numerical analogy of a crossword, in which the solutions to the clues are numbers instead of words.

    KDE UserBase - Recent changes [en] Annew 2010

  • A crossnumber (also known as a cross-figure) is the numerical analogy of a crossword, in which the solutions to the clues are numbers instead of words.

    KDE UserBase - Recent changes [en] Annew 2010

  • A crossnumber (also known as a cross-figure) is the numerical analogy of a crossword, in which the solutions to the clues are numbers instead of words.

    KDE UserBase - Recent changes [en] Annew 2010

  • A crossnumber (also known as a cross-figure) is the numerical analogy of a crossword, in which the solutions to the clues are numbers instead of words.

    KDE UserBase - Recent changes [en] Annew 2010

  • A crossnumber (also known as a cross-figure) is the numerical analogy of a crossword, in which the solutions to the clues are numbers instead of words.

    KDE UserBase - Recent changes [en] Annew 2010

  • A crossnumber (also known as a cross-figure) is the numerical analogy of a crossword, in which the solutions to the clues are numbers instead of words.

    KDE UserBase - Recent changes [en] Annew 2010

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