"Crossly" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Adverbially, "crossly" means in a cross or ill-tempered manner. It describes a way of speaking, behaving, or reacting that is testy, irritable, or disagreeable. For example, "She answered crossly when I asked her about the mess."
Crosshair: A crosshair is a set of thin lines, usually X-shaped, that is used as a aiming point in various optical devices, such as binoculars, telescopes, and gun sights. In the context of firearms, a crosshair is the aiming point on the sight that helps the shooter align the weapon with the target. In photography, a crosshair is the center point of the camera's viewfinder that helps the photographer frame and focus their shot.
Crosshatched refers to a pattern created by crossing two or more sets of parallel lines or marks at right angles, typically to create a grid-like design. It can also describe something that is covered or marked with such a pattern. This term is often used in various contexts such as art, architecture, engineering, and even geography to describe the intersection of different paths, lines, or features.
Crossings refers to the act of going or passing over something, such as a road, river, or boundary, by means of a bridge, ferry, or other means. It can also refer to areas where two or more roads intersect or meet.