单词 | uncross |
释义 | uncrossv. transitive. To take out of, change back from, a crossed position. ΘΚΠ the world > space > relative position > fact or condition of being transverse > lie across [verb (transitive)] > set across > take out of crossed position uncross1599 1599 G. Silver Paradoxes Def. 4 He shal haue great disaduantage, both in making of a strong crosse, and also in vncrossing againe. 1611 R. Cotgrave Dict. French & Eng. Tongues Descroiser, to vncrosse; to open,..lay, or set straight a thing which stands acrosse. 1761 L. Sterne Life Tristram Shandy IV. Slawkenbergius's Tale 13 Having uncrossed his arms with the same solemnity with which he crossed them. 1815 W. Scott Guy Mannering I. iii. 36 The Dominie groaned deeply, uncrossed his legs. 1871 ‘M. Legrand’ Cambr. Freshman ix. 169 Mr. Samuel uncrossed the knives, and let the salt lie, in a reckless manner. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1921; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < v.1599 |
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