Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

crisscross

verb
/ˈkrɪs.kɹɔːs/
Definition
To move back and forth or to cross in a pattern like an X.
Examples
  • She decided to crisscross the park instead of walking along the path.
  • The artist created a stunning mural by crisscrossing different colors.
  • We saw the crisscrossing paths of students as they made their way to class.
Meaning
Crisscross refers to the action of crossing or marking in a way that creates an intersecting pattern, resembling a series of lines or paths that overlap at different angles.
Synonyms
  • intersect
  • cross
  • weave
  • mesh
  • overlap