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cross (kros) 1. a cross-shaped figure or structure. 2. any organism produced by crossbreeding; a method of crossbreeding. cross Etymology: L, crux 1 (in genetics) a mating between individuals with different phenotypes. Kinds of crosses include dihybrid cross, monohybrid cross, polyhybrid cross, and trihybrid cross. 2 any individual, organism, or strain produced from such a mating. cross 1. a cross-shaped figure or structure. 2. any organism produced by mating genetically distinct individuals. See also crossbreeding, cruciate. cross-cut grid see cross-hatch grid. cross pregnancy the fetus is in the horn on the side opposite to the corpus luteum. cross table see horizontal beam. cross tie a common method of restraining a horse for simple procedures such as grooming. The horse is tied to a pillar on either side, the shorter and tighter the better and preferably from the cheek dees of a hackamore. The head should be kept high to avoid the horse lashing out with both feet at once. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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