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# A geometrical figure consisting of two straight [[line]]s or [[bar]]s [[intersecting]] each other such that at least one of them is [[bisect]]ed by the other. # A geometrical figure consisting of two straight [[line]]s or [[bar]]s [[intersecting]] each other such that at least one of them is [[bisect]]ed by the other.
#: ''Put a '''cross''' for a wrong answer and a tick for a right one.'' #: ''Put a '''cross''' for a wrong answer and a tick for a right one.''
-# {{heraldiccharge}} Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a [[cross of Lorraine]] or a [[Maltese cross]]. 
# A [[wooden]] [[post]] with a [[perpendicular]] [[beam]] attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to [[execute]] [[criminal]]s (by [[crucifixion]]). # A [[wooden]] [[post]] with a [[perpendicular]] [[beam]] attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to [[execute]] [[criminal]]s (by [[crucifixion]]).
#: ''Criminals were commonly executed on a wooden '''cross'''.'' #: ''Criminals were commonly executed on a wooden '''cross'''.''

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"Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec" in the clothes of Moulin Rouge showgirl Jane Avril, photo by Nadar, 1894.
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"Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec" in the clothes of Moulin Rouge showgirl Jane Avril, photo by Nadar, 1894.

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  1. A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.
    Put a cross for a wrong answer and a tick for a right one.
  2. A wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion).
    Criminals were commonly executed on a wooden cross.
  3. (usually with the) The cross on which Christ was crucified.
  4. A hand gesture made by Catholics in imitation of the shape of the Cross.
    She made the cross after swearing.

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