Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

crossback

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.05 in modern English

Syllables
cross-back
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Two pieces on the back of an item (for attaching or bracing it) which form an "X".

noun

A Catholic.

Derogatory; Offensive

noun

A step in which one leg crosses behind the other.

noun

A play in which the player with the ball crosses to one side of the field and then doubles back to the other.

noun

The measurement from the outer edge of one shoulder blade to the outer edge of the other.

noun

A hairpin bend.

noun

A cross-course.

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Questions

What does crossback mean?
Two pieces on the back of an item (for attaching or bracing it) which form an "X".
Where does crossback come from?
* cross + back * (Catholic person): Alluding to Catholic priests wearing crosses on the backs of their vestments in church services.

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