Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Same as
creese .
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Examples
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I think criss is better off not married because no one can treat him right it seams.
Criss Angel Britney Spears Romance Denial; Magician Designing Concerts Effects 2007
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On the clear, dry nights coyote voices seemed to emanate from single points in straight lines, the calls criss-crossing like taut wires.
In Rough Country Oates, Joyce Carol 2008
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Once you could lift the fruit from the skin, don't yet, first run the knife in criss-cross fashion across the flesh, then lift out the cubes.
Archive 2005-07-01 2005
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Toby & Jon: Wasn't there also a kind of criss-cross cane material used on chairs called Wratten?
Poundsworth of Ektachrome Peter Ashley 2008
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Now if someone can only explain those infernal criss-crosses on the sides of Archie's hair ...
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Now if someone can only explain those infernal criss-crosses on the sides of Archie's hair ...
April | 2009 | Robot 6 @ Comic Book Resources – Covering Comic Book News and Entertainment 2009
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But, these conditions of shelter definitely aggravate risks for women and children…The shortages of food means that-for example, children are criss-crossing the border.
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The criss-cross pattern is a traditional way of graphically representing that the hair on Archie's temples and back are tapered, ie. shaved somewhat closely to the skin.
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Educational broadcasters outside the public radio system include a large variety of college-based and community-based stations that criss-cross the country, including the 5-station and 150-affiliate Pacifica Radio Network.
Tracy Rosenberg: College Radio: You Will Be Assimilated Tracy Rosenberg 2011
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Educational broadcasters outside the public radio system include a large variety of college-based and community-based stations that criss-cross the country, including the 5-station and 150-affiliate Pacifica Radio Network.
Tracy Rosenberg: College Radio: You Will Be Assimilated Tracy Rosenberg 2011
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