society > faith > worship > other practices > carry out other practices [verb (reflexive)] > make the sign of the cross (3)
reflexive. To cross (oneself).
transitive (reflexive). To make the sign of the cross on one's forehead or body, as a sign of Christian reverence or to invoke divine protection; to…
spec. To sanctify or hallow by making the sign of the cross; usually as a defence against evil agencies. esp. reflexive and absol. To cross oneself…