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cross meaning in Tamil

சிலுவை ciluvai

UK/kɹɒs/

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cross in Tamil: சிலுவை (ciluvai), குறுக்கு (kuṟukku). 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.

Tamil words for cross

wooden post with a perpendicular beam, used for crucifixion
சிலுவை ciluvai
definite: the cross on which Christ was crucified
குறுக்கு kuṟukku, சிலுவை ciluvai

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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Questions about cross in Tamil

What is the meaning of cross in Tamil?
Cross in Tamil is சிலுவை (ciluvai), குறுக்கு (kuṟukku).
cross என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Cross: சிலுவை (ciluvai), குறுக்கு (kuṟukku).
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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