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cross meaning in Sanskrit

तरति tarati

UK/kɹɒs/

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British/kɹɔs/

cross in Sanskrit: तरति (tarati). In English, cross means 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.

Sanskrit words for cross

go from one side of something to the other
तरति tarati

English meaning of cross

  1. noun 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.
  2. noun Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross.
  3. noun A wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion).
  4. noun A hand gesture made in imitation of the shape of the Cross; sign of the cross.

Full definition of cross

cross in a sentence

  • Put a cross for a wrong answer and a tick for a right one.
  • Criminals were commonly executed on a wooden cross.
  • She made the cross after swearing.

Synonyms of cross

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cross in other languages

Questions about cross in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of cross in Sanskrit?
Cross in Sanskrit is तरति (tarati).
cross इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Cross: तरति (tarati).
What does cross mean in English?
Cross means 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.

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