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| across |
so as to pass over at an angle, as one line crossing over another. [1/5 definitions] |
| caravan |
a band of people traveling together. Caravans are often formed for safety when crossing a remote area like a desert. [1/3 definitions] |
| crisscross |
with two or more lines crossing each other. [3/4 definitions] |
| crossing |
A crossing is a place where two roads or railroad tracks cross each other. [2 definitions] |
| drawbridge |
a bridge built so that it can be raised to allow tall ships to pass beneath or to keep people from crossing over and gaining access, especially to a building such as fortress or castle. |
| fold1 |
to bring together by crossing or twining together. [1/8 definitions] |
| grid |
a frame of crossing or parallel bars; grating. [1/3 definitions] |
| had better |
When we say "you had better" or "they had better" we want to warn someone that something bad might happen if they don't do something. If your mom says you had better be careful when crossing the street, she means that you really need to be careful. She doesn't want anything bad to happen to you. |
| plaid |
a cloth with a pattern of stripes of different widths and colors, crossing at right angles. [1/3 definitions] |
| thoroughbred |
(capitalized) one of a breed of horses created by crossing Arabian or Turkish stallions and English mares. [1/3 definitions] |
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