crisscross

/ˈkrɪsˌkrɒs/

Definitions

1. verb

to mark or cover with a pattern of crossing lines or paths

“The streets crisscross the city, making navigation confusing.”

2. verb

to move or go in a zigzag or crisscross course

“The hikers crisscrossed through the dense forest to find the best route.”

3. noun

a pattern of crossing lines or paths

“The crisscross on the fabric added a decorative touch to the dress.”

4. noun

a network of roads or paths that intersect

“The city’s crisscross of roads made it difficult to find a parking spot.”

Synonyms

  • cross
  • intersect

Antonyms

  • converge
  • parallel