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Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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noun
Two pieces on the back of an item (for attaching or bracing it) which form an "X".
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noun
An "X"-shaped railroad crossing sign.
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noun
A Catholic.
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Usage: derogatory, offensive
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noun
A step in which one leg crosses behind the other.
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Topics: dance, dancing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
A play in which the player with the ball crosses to one side of the field and then doubles back to the other.
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Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
The measurement from the outer edge of one shoulder blade to the outer edge of the other.
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noun
A hairpin bend.
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noun
A cross-course.
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noun
A return to the original course of action by one who previously changed to a different course of action, or the person making that return.
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noun
A cross between a hybrid species and one of the original parent species.
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noun
A cross between a hybrid species and one of the original parent species.
A species resulting from such a crossback.
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verb
To cross a hybrid species with one of the original parent species.
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History
* cross + back * (Catholic person): Alluding to Catholic priests wearing crosses on the backs of their vestments in church services.
