crisscross Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
    cross; mark.
  2. verb cross in a pattern, often random
  3. verb mark with or consist of a pattern of crossed lines
    • wrinkles crisscrossed her face
  4. verb mark with a pattern of crossing lines
    • crisscross the sheet of paper
  5. adjective satellite marked with crossing lines
    crisscrossed.
  6. adverb crossing one another in opposite directions

WordNet

Criss"cross` noun
Etymology
A corruption of Christcross.
Definitions
  1. A mark or cross, as the signature of a person who is unable to write.
  2. A child's game played on paper or on a slate, consisting of lines arranged in the form of a cross.
Criss"cross` transitive verb
Definitions
  1. To mark or cover with cross lines; as, a paper was crisscrossed with red marks.
Criss"cross` adverb
Definitions
  1. In opposite directions; in a way to cross something else; crossing one another at various angles and in various ways.
    Logs and tree luing crisscross in utter confusion. W. E. Boardman.
  2. With opposition or hindrance; at cross purposes; contrarily; as, things go crisscross.

Webster 1913