Roget's Thesaurus: Entry 219 (Crossing)

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#219. Crossing. -- N. crossing &c. v.; intersection, interdigitation; decussation[obs], transversion[obs]; convolution &c. 248; level crossing.

reticulation, network; inosculation[obs], anastomosis, intertexture[obs], mortise.

net, plexus, web, mesh, twill, skein, sleeve, felt, lace; wicker; mat, matting; plait, trellis, wattle, lattice, grating, grille, gridiron, tracery, fretwork, filigree, reticle; tissue, netting, mokes[obs]; rivulation[obs].

cross, chain, wreath, braid, cat's cradle, knot; entangle &c. (disorder) 59.

[woven fabrics] cloth, linen, muslin, cambric &c.

[web-footed animal] webfoot.

V. cross, decussate[obs]; intersect, interlace, intertwine, intertwist[obs], interweave, interdigitate, interlink.

twine, entwine, weave, inweave[obs], twist, wreathe; anastomose[Med], inosculate[obs], dovetail, splice, link; lace, tat.

mat, plait, plat, braid, felt, twill; tangle, entangle, ravel; net, knot; dishevel, raddle[obs].

Adj. crossing &c. v.; crossed, matted &c, v. transverse.

cross, cruciform, crucial; retiform[obs], reticular, reticulated; areolar[obs], cancellated[obs], grated, barred, streaked; textile; crossbarred[obs], cruciate[obs], palmiped[obs], secant; web-footed.

Adv. cross, thwart, athwart, transversely; at grade [U.S.]; crosswise.

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