Crisscross ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Crisscross ( verb )

1. To cross over or through something in a pattern of diagonal lines.
2. To move in a zigzag pattern.

Origin:

Crisscross is believed to have originated from the middle english word "cryscross", which is a combination of the words "cryse" (meaning "cross") and "crosse" (meaning "cross"). the word first appeared in the english language in the 15th century.

Examples:

1. She crisscrossed the ribbon through the presents before wrapping them.
2. The airplane crisscrossed the sky, leaving a white trail behind it.
3. The streets in the city were crisscrossed with roads, alleys, and footpaths.
4. The dancers crisscrossed the stage, leaping and spinning.
5. The children crisscrossed the playground, playing and laughing.

(As a noun)

Crisscross ( noun )

1. To cross over or through something in a pattern of diagonal lines.
2. To move in a zigzag pattern.

Origin:

Crisscross is believed to have originated from the middle english word "cryscross", which is a combination of the words "cryse" (meaning "cross") and "crosse" (meaning "cross"). the word first appeared in the english language in the 15th century.

Examples:

1. She crisscrossed the ribbon through the presents before wrapping them.
2. The airplane crisscrossed the sky, leaving a white trail behind it.
3. The streets in the city were crisscrossed with roads, alleys, and footpaths.
4. The dancers crisscrossed the stage, leaping and spinning.
5. The children crisscrossed the playground, playing and laughing.