Something hard to bear physically or emotionally

• affliction

  1. Anything causing pain or distress; calamity
  2. An afflicted condition; pain; suffering

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  1. Anything causing pain or distress; calamity
  2. An afflicted condition; pain; suffering

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• burden

  1. A responsibility or duty:
  2. (Music) A phrase or theme that recurs at the end of each verse in a folk song or ballad.
  3. The weight of the cargo carried by a vessel at one time.

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  1. A responsibility or duty:
  2. (Music) A phrase or theme that recurs at the end of each verse in a folk song or ballad.
  3. The weight of the cargo carried by a vessel at one time.

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• trial

  1. An effort or attempt:
  2. The act or process of testing, trying, or putting to the proof:
  3. An instance of such a proceeding:

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  1. An effort or attempt:
  2. The act or process of testing, trying, or putting to the proof:
  3. An instance of such a proceeding:

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• tribulation

  1. An experience that tests one's endurance, patience, or faith.
  2. Great affliction, trial, or distress; suffering:

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  1. An experience that tests one's endurance, patience, or faith.
  2. Great affliction, trial, or distress; suffering:

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To go across

• pass

  1. To convey property to an heir or heirs:
  2. To go through a trial, test, examination, or course of study successfully; satisfy given requirements or standards
  3. To pronounce; utter:

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  1. To convey property to an heir or heirs:
  2. To go through a trial, test, examination, or course of study successfully; satisfy given requirements or standards
  3. To pronounce; utter:

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• track

  1. (Film) To follow (a moving object or person) with a moving camera
  2. To run in the same (width) track
  3. (Educ.) To assign to a track

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  1. (Film) To follow (a moving object or person) with a moving camera
  2. To run in the same (width) track
  3. (Educ.) To assign to a track

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• transit

  1. (Astronomy) To make a transit across (a celestial body as perceived by an observer), as a planet passing between the sun and Earth.
  2. To revolve (the telescope of a transit) so as to reverse its direction
  3. To revolve (the telescope of a surveying transit) about its horizontal transverse axis in order to reverse its direction.

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  1. (Astronomy) To make a transit across (a celestial body as perceived by an observer), as a planet passing between the sun and Earth.
  2. To revolve (the telescope of a transit) so as to reverse its direction
  3. To revolve (the telescope of a surveying transit) about its horizontal transverse axis in order to reverse its direction.

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• traverse

  1. To travel or pass across, over, or through:
  2. To turn (a gun, lathe, etc.) laterally; swivel
  3. To pass, move, or extend over, across, or through; cross

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  1. To travel or pass across, over, or through:
  2. To turn (a gun, lathe, etc.) laterally; swivel
  3. To pass, move, or extend over, across, or through; cross

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To pass through or over

• crisscross

  1. To move to and fro across
  2. In a manner or direction that crosses or is marked by crossings.
  3. To mark with crossing lines.

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  1. To move to and fro across
  2. In a manner or direction that crosses or is marked by crossings.
  3. To mark with crossing lines.

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• crosscut

  1. To cut using a crosscut saw.
  2. To interweave (two separate, usually concurrent scenes or sequences) in a film.
  3. To cut or run across or through.

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  1. To cut using a crosscut saw.
  2. To interweave (two separate, usually concurrent scenes or sequences) in a film.
  3. To cut or run across or through.

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• cut across

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• decussate

  1. To cross or cut so as to form an X; intersect

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  1. To cross or cut so as to form an X; intersect

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• intersect

  1. To divide into two parts by passing through or across; cut across
  2. To cut across or overlap each other:
  3. To cross each other

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  1. To divide into two parts by passing through or across; cut across
  2. To cut across or overlap each other:
  3. To cross each other

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To remove or invalidate by or as if by running a line through or wiping clean.

• Off or out: annul

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• blot

  1. To dry by soaking up the wet liquid, as with blotting paper
  2. To spot or stain, as with a discoloring substance:
  3. To render invisible or unreadable by marking; obliterate. Often used with out :

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  1. To dry by soaking up the wet liquid, as with blotting paper
  2. To spot or stain, as with a discoloring substance:
  3. To render invisible or unreadable by marking; obliterate. Often used with out :

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• cancel

  1. To cross out with lines or other marks, as in deleting written matter or marking a check as used and cleared
  2. To neutralize one another; counterbalance:
  3. (Math.) To remove (a common factor from both terms of a fraction, equivalents of opposite sign or on opposite sides of an equation, etc.)

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  1. To cross out with lines or other marks, as in deleting written matter or marking a check as used and cleared
  2. To neutralize one another; counterbalance:
  3. (Math.) To remove (a common factor from both terms of a fraction, equivalents of opposite sign or on opposite sides of an equation, etc.)

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• delete

  1. To take out (a printed or written letter, word, etc.); cross out
  2. To remove from a document or record:
  3. To remove (a file, for example) from a hard drive or other storage medium.

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  1. To take out (a printed or written letter, word, etc.); cross out
  2. To remove from a document or record:
  3. To remove (a file, for example) from a hard drive or other storage medium.

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• efface

  1. To rub or wipe out; erase:
  2. To become shorter, softer, and thinner during labor. Used of the cervix.
  3. (Medicine) To cause to become shorter, softer, and thinner during labor:

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  1. To rub or wipe out; erase:
  2. To become shorter, softer, and thinner during labor. Used of the cervix.
  3. (Medicine) To cause to become shorter, softer, and thinner during labor:

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• erase

  1. To rub, scrape, or wipe out (esp. written or engraved letters); efface; expunge
  2. To remove (something written, for example) by rubbing, wiping, or scraping.
  3. To remove recorded material from (a magnetic tape or disk, for example):

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  1. To rub, scrape, or wipe out (esp. written or engraved letters); efface; expunge
  2. To remove (something written, for example) by rubbing, wiping, or scraping.
  3. To remove recorded material from (a magnetic tape or disk, for example):

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• expunge

  1. To eliminate completely; wipe out:
  2. To erase, delete, or strike out:
  3. To erase or remove completely; blot out or strike out; delete; cancel

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  1. To eliminate completely; wipe out:
  2. To erase, delete, or strike out:
  3. To erase or remove completely; blot out or strike out; delete; cancel

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• obliterate

  1. To blot out or wear away, leaving no traces; erase; efface
  2. (Medicine) To remove completely (a body organ or part), as by surgery, disease, or radiation.
  3. To remove or destroy completely so as to leave no trace.

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  1. To blot out or wear away, leaving no traces; erase; efface
  2. (Medicine) To remove completely (a body organ or part), as by surgery, disease, or radiation.
  3. To remove or destroy completely so as to leave no trace.

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• rub

  1. To move one's hand, a cloth, etc. over (a surface or object) with pressure and friction, in a circular or back-and-forth motion
  2. Figuratively, to be imparted, as through contact or influence
  3. To move (an object or objects) firmly along a surface, especially repeatedly:

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  1. To move one's hand, a cloth, etc. over (a surface or object) with pressure and friction, in a circular or back-and-forth motion
  2. Figuratively, to be imparted, as through contact or influence
  3. To move (an object or objects) firmly along a surface, especially repeatedly:

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• scratch

  1. To mark, break, or cut the surface of slightly with something pointed or sharp
  2. (--- Slang) To cancel (a project or program, for example).
  3. To strike out or cancel (a word, for example) by or as if by drawing lines through.

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  1. To mark, break, or cut the surface of slightly with something pointed or sharp
  2. (--- Slang) To cancel (a project or program, for example).
  3. To strike out or cancel (a word, for example) by or as if by drawing lines through.

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• strike

  1. To penetrate or pierce (to, through, etc.)
  2. To form by stamping, printing, or punching:
  3. To produce or play by manipulating strings or keys:

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  1. To penetrate or pierce (to, through, etc.)
  2. To form by stamping, printing, or punching:
  3. To produce or play by manipulating strings or keys:

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• undo

  1. To come open or unfastened.
  2. To open (a parcel, door, etc.) by this means
  3. To open (a parcel, for example); unwrap.

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  1. To come open or unfastened.
  2. To open (a parcel, door, etc.) by this means
  3. To open (a parcel, for example); unwrap.

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• wipe

  1. To subject to light rubbing or friction, as with a cloth or paper, in order to clean or dry.
  2. To form (a joint) in plumbing by spreading solder with a piece of cloth or leather.
  3. To rub, move, or pass (a cloth, for example) over a surface.

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  1. To subject to light rubbing or friction, as with a cloth or paper, in order to clean or dry.
  2. To form (a joint) in plumbing by spreading solder with a piece of cloth or leather.
  3. To rub, move, or pass (a cloth, for example) over a surface.

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• x

  1. To delete or cancel (written or printed matter) with or as with one or more X's
  2. To indicate (one's choice or answer) by or as by marking with an X
  3. To mark or sign with an X.

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  1. To delete or cancel (written or printed matter) with or as with one or more X's
  2. To indicate (one's choice or answer) by or as by marking with an X
  3. To mark or sign with an X.

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• vacate

  1. To cease to hold (a job or position):
  2. To cause (an office, position, etc.) to be unfilled or unoccupied, as by resignation
  3. To leave (a house, room, etc.) uninhabited or untenanted; give up the occupancy of

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  1. To cease to hold (a job or position):
  2. To cause (an office, position, etc.) to be unfilled or unoccupied, as by resignation
  3. To leave (a house, room, etc.) uninhabited or untenanted; give up the occupancy of

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To prevent from accomplishing a purpose

• baffle

  1. To confuse so as to keep from understanding or solving; puzzle; confound
  2. To confuse or perplex, especially so as to frustrate or prevent from taking action:
  3. To check the interference of (low-frequency sound waves) in a radio, phonograph, etc. by the use of a baffle

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  1. To confuse so as to keep from understanding or solving; puzzle; confound
  2. To confuse or perplex, especially so as to frustrate or prevent from taking action:
  3. To check the interference of (low-frequency sound waves) in a radio, phonograph, etc. by the use of a baffle

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• balk

  1. (--- Baseball) To make an illegal motion before pitching, allowing one or more base runners to advance one base.
  2. (Obs.) To make balks in (land)
  3. To check or thwart by or as if by an obstacle.

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  1. (--- Baseball) To make an illegal motion before pitching, allowing one or more base runners to advance one base.
  2. (Obs.) To make balks in (land)
  3. To check or thwart by or as if by an obstacle.

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• check

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• checkmate

  1. (Chess) To place in checkmate
  2. To defeat completely; frustrate; thwart
  3. To move a piece placing (an opponent's king) under threat of being taken on the next move with no way of escape or defense possible.

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  1. (Chess) To place in checkmate
  2. To defeat completely; frustrate; thwart
  3. To move a piece placing (an opponent's king) under threat of being taken on the next move with no way of escape or defense possible.

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• defeat

  1. To bring to nothing; frustrate
  2. To be beyond the comprehension of; mystify:
  3. To make (an estate, for example) void; annul.

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  1. To bring to nothing; frustrate
  2. To be beyond the comprehension of; mystify:
  3. To make (an estate, for example) void; annul.

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• foil

  1. To wrap (strands of hair) in pieces of foil in order to isolate them after bleach or color has been applied.
  2. To apply the FOIL algorithm to.
  3. (Hunting) To make (a scent, trail, etc.) confused, as by recrossing, in order to balk the pursuers

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  1. To wrap (strands of hair) in pieces of foil in order to isolate them after bleach or color has been applied.
  2. To apply the FOIL algorithm to.
  3. (Hunting) To make (a scent, trail, etc.) confused, as by recrossing, in order to balk the pursuers

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• frustrate

  1. To cause to have no effect; bring to nothing; counteract; nullify
  2. To cause feelings of discouragement, annoyance, or lack of fulfillment in:
  3. To cause (someone) to feel the impatience, impotence, annoyance, anger, etc. commonly felt when desires or needs are not satisfied

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  1. To cause to have no effect; bring to nothing; counteract; nullify
  2. To cause feelings of discouragement, annoyance, or lack of fulfillment in:
  3. To cause (someone) to feel the impatience, impotence, annoyance, anger, etc. commonly felt when desires or needs are not satisfied

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• stymie

  1. To hinder or obstruct as with a stymie
  2. To block; impede
  3. To be an obstacle to; prevent the advancement or success of; thwart or stump:

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  1. To hinder or obstruct as with a stymie
  2. To block; impede
  3. To be an obstacle to; prevent the advancement or success of; thwart or stump:

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• thwart

  1. To prevent the occurrence, realization, or attainment of:
  2. To oppose and defeat the efforts, plans, or ambitions of (someone).
  3. To hinder, obstruct, frustrate, or defeat (a person, plans, etc.)

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  1. To prevent the occurrence, realization, or attainment of:
  2. To oppose and defeat the efforts, plans, or ambitions of (someone).
  3. To hinder, obstruct, frustrate, or defeat (a person, plans, etc.)

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• stump

  1. (Cricket) To put (a batsman) out by striking a bail from the wicket with the ball while the batsman is out of his or her ground
  2. To travel about, making political speeches
  3. To go about making political speeches.

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  1. (Cricket) To put (a batsman) out by striking a bail from the wicket with the ball while the batsman is out of his or her ground
  2. To travel about, making political speeches
  3. To go about making political speeches.

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Having or showing a bad temper

• bad-tempered

  1. Alternative spelling of bad-tempered.
  2. Of or pertaining to bad temper; showing anger.
  3. Having a bad temper or cranky disposition; irritable

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  1. Alternative spelling of bad-tempered.
  2. Of or pertaining to bad temper; showing anger.
  3. Having a bad temper or cranky disposition; irritable

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• cantankerous

  1. Given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby.
  2. Difficult to handle:
  3. Note: Cantankerous is generally used to describe an unpleasant elderly person in a slightly pejorative manner. However, the term can be used to people in general, livestock, and machinery as well.

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  1. Given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby.
  2. Difficult to handle:
  3. Note: Cantankerous is generally used to describe an unpleasant elderly person in a slightly pejorative manner. However, the term can be used to people in general, livestock, and machinery as well.

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• crabbed

  1. Hard to read or make out because cramped or irregular
  2. (Of handwriting) Crowded together and difficult to read.
  3. Difficult to understand; complicated.

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  1. Hard to read or make out because cramped or irregular
  2. (Of handwriting) Crowded together and difficult to read.
  3. Difficult to understand; complicated.

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• cranky

  1. (Of a machine, etc.) Not in good working condition; shaky.
  2. Not in perfect mental working order; eccentric, peculiar.
  3. Grouchy, irritable; easily upset.

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  1. (Of a machine, etc.) Not in good working condition; shaky.
  2. Not in perfect mental working order; eccentric, peculiar.
  3. Grouchy, irritable; easily upset.

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• disagreeable

  1. Not agreeable, conformable, or congruous; contrary; unsuitable.
  2. Exciting repugnance; offensive to the feelings or senses; displeasing; unpleasant.
  3. Hard to get along with; quarrelsome

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  1. Not agreeable, conformable, or congruous; contrary; unsuitable.
  2. Exciting repugnance; offensive to the feelings or senses; displeasing; unpleasant.
  3. Hard to get along with; quarrelsome

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• fretful

  1. Having or showing a tendency to fret; irritable and discontented; peevish
  2. Inclined to be vexed or troubled; peevish.
  3. Marked by worry and distress; troublesome:

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  1. Having or showing a tendency to fret; irritable and discontented; peevish
  2. Inclined to be vexed or troubled; peevish.
  3. Marked by worry and distress; troublesome:

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• grouchy

  1. In a bad-tempered or sulky mood; grumpy
  2. Tending to complain or grumble; peevish or grumpy.

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  1. In a bad-tempered or sulky mood; grumpy
  2. Tending to complain or grumble; peevish or grumpy.

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• grumpy

  1. Grouchy; peevish; bad-tempered
  2. Surly and peevish; cranky.

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  1. Grouchy; peevish; bad-tempered
  2. Surly and peevish; cranky.

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• ill-tempered

  1. Having ill temper; being in a bad mood.

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  1. Having ill temper; being in a bad mood.

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• irascible

  1. Characterized by or resulting from anger.
  2. Prone to outbursts of temper; easily angered.
  3. Showing or resulting from a quick temper or a fit of anger

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  1. Characterized by or resulting from anger.
  2. Prone to outbursts of temper; easily angered.
  3. Showing or resulting from a quick temper or a fit of anger

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• irritable

  1. Capable of responding to a stimulus. Used of an organism.
  2. Easily irritated or annoyed.
  3. (Physiol.) Able to respond to a stimulus

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  1. Capable of responding to a stimulus. Used of an organism.
  2. Easily irritated or annoyed.
  3. (Physiol.) Able to respond to a stimulus

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• nasty

  1. Very dangerous, troublesome, grievous, etc.
  2. Exasperatingly difficult to solve or handle:
  3. Mean; malicious; ill-humored

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  1. Very dangerous, troublesome, grievous, etc.
  2. Exasperatingly difficult to solve or handle:
  3. Mean; malicious; ill-humored

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• peevish

  1. Contrary; fractious.
  2. Showing ill humor or impatience, as a glance or remark
  3. Hard to please; irritable; fretful; cross

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  1. Contrary; fractious.
  2. Showing ill humor or impatience, as a glance or remark
  3. Hard to please; irritable; fretful; cross

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• petulant

  1. Unreasonably irritable or ill-tempered; peevish.
  2. Contemptuous in speech or behavior.
  3. Impatient or irritable, esp. over petty things; peevish

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  1. Unreasonably irritable or ill-tempered; peevish.
  2. Contemptuous in speech or behavior.
  3. Impatient or irritable, esp. over petty things; peevish

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• querulous

  1. Given to complaining; peevish.
  2. Full of complaint; peevish
  3. Inclined to find fault; complaining

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  1. Given to complaining; peevish.
  2. Full of complaint; peevish
  3. Inclined to find fault; complaining

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• snappish

  1. Exhibiting irritation or impatience; curt; irascible.
  2. Irritable and curt:
  3. Likely to snap or bite, as a dog.

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  1. Exhibiting irritation or impatience; curt; irascible.
  2. Irritable and curt:
  3. Likely to snap or bite, as a dog.

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• snappy

  1. Snappish:
  2. (Informal) Brisk, vigorous, or lively
  3. (Informal) Irritable.

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  1. Snappish:
  2. (Informal) Brisk, vigorous, or lively
  3. (Informal) Irritable.

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• surly

  1. Bad-tempered; sullenly rude; hostile and uncivil
  2. Threatening, as of weather conditions; ominous:
  3. Threatening, menacing, gloomy.

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  1. Bad-tempered; sullenly rude; hostile and uncivil
  2. Threatening, as of weather conditions; ominous:
  3. Threatening, menacing, gloomy.

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• testy

  1. Irritable; touchy; peevish
  2. Irritated, impatient, or exasperated; peevish:

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  1. Irritable; touchy; peevish
  2. Irritated, impatient, or exasperated; peevish:

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• ugly

  1. Likely to cause embarrassment or trouble:
  2. Marked by or inclined to anger or bad feelings; disagreeable:
  3. Bad, vile, repulsive, offensive, objectionable, etc.

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  1. Likely to cause embarrassment or trouble:
  2. Marked by or inclined to anger or bad feelings; disagreeable:
  3. Bad, vile, repulsive, offensive, objectionable, etc.

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• waspish

  1. Indicative of irritation, annoyance, or spite:
  2. Easily irritated or annoyed; irascible.
  3. Of or like a wasp

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  1. Indicative of irritation, annoyance, or spite:
  2. Easily irritated or annoyed; irascible.
  3. Of or like a wasp

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• crabby

  1. Grouchy; ill-tempered.
  2. Visibly irritated or annoyed; grouchy, irritable, in a foul mood; given to complaining or finding fault in an annoyed way.
  3. Crabbed; difficult, or perplexing.

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  1. Grouchy; ill-tempered.
  2. Visibly irritated or annoyed; grouchy, irritable, in a foul mood; given to complaining or finding fault in an annoyed way.
  3. Crabbed; difficult, or perplexing.

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• mean

  1. Miserly; stingy:
  2. (Slang) Hard to cope with; difficult or troublesome:
  3. Ignoble; base:

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  1. Miserly; stingy:
  2. (Slang) Hard to cope with; difficult or troublesome:
  3. Ignoble; base:

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Ill-tempered

• irritable

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• jumpy

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• easily annoyed

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• pettish

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Crossbred

• crossed

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• mixed

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• alloyed

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Religious symbol, especially of Christianity

• crucifix

  1. A cross viewed as a symbol of Jesus's crucifixion.
  2. A cross with the figure of the crucified Jesus Christ on it

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  1. A cross viewed as a symbol of Jesus's crucifixion.
  2. A cross with the figure of the crucified Jesus Christ on it

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• cruciform

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• rood

  1. An old unit of land measure usually equal to¹₄ acre (40 square rods)
  2. (--- Archaic) The cross on which Jesus was crucified.
  3. Any cross representing this; crucifix, esp. a large one at the entrance to the chancel or choir of a medieval church, often supported on a rood beam or rood screen

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  1. An old unit of land measure usually equal to¹₄ acre (40 square rods)
  2. (--- Archaic) The cross on which Jesus was crucified.
  3. Any cross representing this; crucifix, esp. a large one at the entrance to the chancel or choir of a medieval church, often supported on a rood beam or rood screen

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• greek-cross

  1. A cross formed by two bars of equal length crossing in the middle at right angles to each other.
  2. (Heraldry) A cross with equal-length, orthogonal arms

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  1. A cross formed by two bars of equal length crossing in the middle at right angles to each other.
  2. (Heraldry) A cross with equal-length, orthogonal arms

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• papal cross

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• maltese-cross

  1. (Gymnastics) A position on the rings where the gymnast's body is horizontal and straight, with arms to the side; a horizontal planche.
  2. A cross having four equal arms resembling arrowheads joined at the points
  3. A perennial garden flower (Lychnis chalcedonica) of the pink family, having brilliant-red flowers with five heart-shaped lobes

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  1. (Gymnastics) A position on the rings where the gymnast's body is horizontal and straight, with arms to the side; a horizontal planche.
  2. A cross having four equal arms resembling arrowheads joined at the points
  3. A perennial garden flower (Lychnis chalcedonica) of the pink family, having brilliant-red flowers with five heart-shaped lobes

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• st-andrew-s-cross

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• celtic cross

  1. A Latin cross having a wheel-like circle around the intersection of the bars
  2. A Latin cross with a circle superimposed on its center.

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  1. A Latin cross having a wheel-like circle around the intersection of the bars
  2. A Latin cross with a circle superimposed on its center.

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• Jerusalem cross

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• patriarchal cross

  1. A Latin cross having two horizontal bars, of which the upper is the shorter.

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  1. A Latin cross having two horizontal bars, of which the upper is the shorter.

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• cross-of-lorraine

  1. A cross consisting of a vertical bar intersected by a shorter horizontal one above its midpoint, and again by another horizontal bar half the length of the first, intersecting the vertical bar midway between the larger horizontal bar and the top of the vertical bar: ☨

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  1. A cross consisting of a vertical bar intersected by a shorter horizontal one above its midpoint, and again by another horizontal bar half the length of the first, intersecting the vertical bar midway between the larger horizontal bar and the top of the vertical bar: ☨

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• latin-cross

  1. A plain, right-angled cross having the vertical bar longer

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  1. A plain, right-angled cross having the vertical bar longer

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• calvary cross

  1. A Latin cross set on three steps.

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  1. A Latin cross set on three steps.

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• swastika

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A tribulation

• affliction

  1. Anything causing pain or distress; calamity
  2. An afflicted condition; pain; suffering

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  1. Anything causing pain or distress; calamity
  2. An afflicted condition; pain; suffering

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• trial

  1. An effort or attempt:
  2. The act or process of testing, trying, or putting to the proof:
  3. An instance of such a proceeding:

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  1. An effort or attempt:
  2. The act or process of testing, trying, or putting to the proof:
  3. An instance of such a proceeding:

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• misfortune

  1. An instance of this; unlucky accident; mishap; mischance
  2. The condition resulting from bad fortune or ill luck:
  3. An undesirable event such as an accident

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  1. An instance of this; unlucky accident; mishap; mischance
  2. The condition resulting from bad fortune or ill luck:
  3. An undesirable event such as an accident

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A mixed offspring

• hybrid

  1. The offspring produced by crossing two individuals of unlike genetic constitution; specif., the offspring of two animals or plants of different races, varieties, species, etc.
  2. (Genetics) The offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock, especially the offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties, species, or races.
  3. Any automotive vehicle powered by an internal-combustion engine and another power-producing system, that is designed to save fuel; specif., such a vehicle with several large, rechargeable batteries used to help power a computer-controlled electric motor that is activated in specific situations to assist, or substitute for, the main engine

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  1. The offspring produced by crossing two individuals of unlike genetic constitution; specif., the offspring of two animals or plants of different races, varieties, species, etc.
  2. (Genetics) The offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock, especially the offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties, species, or races.
  3. Any automotive vehicle powered by an internal-combustion engine and another power-producing system, that is designed to save fuel; specif., such a vehicle with several large, rechargeable batteries used to help power a computer-controlled electric motor that is activated in specific situations to assist, or substitute for, the main engine

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• mongrel

  1. Something that is a mixture or combination of elements:
  2. An animal or plant produced by the crossing of different breeds or varieties; esp., a dog of this kind
  3. An animal or plant resulting from various interbreedings, especially a dog of mixed or undetermined breed.

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  1. Something that is a mixture or combination of elements:
  2. An animal or plant produced by the crossing of different breeds or varieties; esp., a dog of this kind
  3. An animal or plant resulting from various interbreedings, especially a dog of mixed or undetermined breed.

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• crossbreed

  1. An organism produced by mating of individuals of different varieties or breeds.
  2. An animal or a plant produced by breeding two animals or plants of different species or varieties; a hybrid.
  3. Hybrid

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  1. An organism produced by mating of individuals of different varieties or breeds.
  2. An animal or a plant produced by breeding two animals or plants of different species or varieties; a hybrid.
  3. Hybrid

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To pass over

• traverse

  1. To cause to move laterally on a pivot; swivel:
  2. To travel or pass across, over, or through:
  3. To pass, move, or extend over, across, or through; cross

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  1. To cause to move laterally on a pivot; swivel:
  2. To travel or pass across, over, or through:
  3. To pass, move, or extend over, across, or through; cross

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• go across

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• pass across

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• pass over

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• go over

  1. (Idiomatic) To look at carefully; to scrutinize; to analyze.
  2. (Rugby) To score a try
  3. (Idiomatic) To create a response or impression.

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  1. (Idiomatic) To look at carefully; to scrutinize; to analyze.
  2. (Rugby) To score a try
  3. (Idiomatic) To create a response or impression.

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• pass

  1. To cause or allow to go through a trial, test, or examination successfully:
  2. To convey property to an heir or heirs:
  3. To pronounce; utter:

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  1. To cause or allow to go through a trial, test, or examination successfully:
  2. To convey property to an heir or heirs:
  3. To pronounce; utter:

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• ford

  1. To cross at a ford
  2. To cross (a body of water) at a ford.

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  1. To cross at a ford
  2. To cross (a body of water) at a ford.

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• cut across

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• overpass

  1. To overlook; ignore
  2. To go over (a limit or boundary); transgress.
  3. To pass over or across; traverse.

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  1. To overlook; ignore
  2. To go over (a limit or boundary); transgress.
  3. To pass over or across; traverse.

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• span

  1. To extend across in space or time:
  2. To extend, stretch, reach, or pass over or across
  3. To measure, esp. by the hand with the thumb and little finger extended

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  1. To extend across in space or time:
  2. To extend, stretch, reach, or pass over or across
  3. To measure, esp. by the hand with the thumb and little finger extended

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• crisscross

  1. To move back and forth through or over:
  2. In a manner or direction that crosses or is marked by crossings.
  3. To move to and fro across

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  1. To move back and forth through or over:
  2. In a manner or direction that crosses or is marked by crossings.
  3. To move to and fro across

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• travel over

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To lie across

• intersect

  1. To cut across or overlap each other:
  2. To form an intersection with; cross:
  3. To cross each other

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  1. To cut across or overlap each other:
  2. To form an intersection with; cross:
  3. To cross each other

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• lie athwart

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• rest across

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• extend across

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• bisect

  1. To divide; fork
  2. To split; fork.
  3. (Geometry) To divide an angle, line segment, or other figure into two equal parts.

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  1. To divide; fork
  2. To split; fork.
  3. (Geometry) To divide an angle, line segment, or other figure into two equal parts.

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• converge

  1. To tend toward or achieve union or a common conclusion or result:
  2. To come together or tend to come together at a point
  3. To come together from different directions; meet:

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  1. To tend toward or achieve union or a common conclusion or result:
  2. To come together or tend to come together at a point
  3. To come together from different directions; meet:

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• meet

  1. To come together:
  2. To be sufficient for (a need, for example); fulfill:
  3. To deal or contend with effectively:

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  1. To come together:
  2. To be sufficient for (a need, for example); fulfill:
  3. To deal or contend with effectively:

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• join

  1. To make into one; unite
  2. To come into the company of:
  3. To come together; meet

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  1. To make into one; unite
  2. To come into the company of:
  3. To come together; meet

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To mix breeds

• mingle

  1. To be or become mixed, blended, etc.
  2. To mix or bring together in combination:
  3. To bring or mix together; combine; blend

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  1. To be or become mixed, blended, etc.
  2. To mix or bring together in combination:
  3. To bring or mix together; combine; blend

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• interbreed

  1. To breed with individuals of another species, subspecies, or variety; crossbreed:
  2. To breed regularly with others of the same kind:
  3. To breed or reproduce within a heterogenous community, the products of which produce hybrids.

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  1. To breed with individuals of another species, subspecies, or variety; crossbreed:
  2. To breed regularly with others of the same kind:
  3. To breed or reproduce within a heterogenous community, the products of which produce hybrids.

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• cross-pollinate

  1. To influence or inspire (another), especially in a reciprocal manner.
  2. To pollinate (a flower) by means of cross-pollination.
  3. To pollinate using cross-pollination

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  1. To influence or inspire (another), especially in a reciprocal manner.
  2. To pollinate (a flower) by means of cross-pollination.
  3. To pollinate using cross-pollination

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• hybridize

  1. (Physics) to combine atomic orbitals mathematically to form hybrid orbitals
  2. To construct a hybrid word from elements of different languages
  3. (Biochemistry) to combine complementary subunits of multiple biological macromolecules

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  1. (Physics) to combine atomic orbitals mathematically to form hybrid orbitals
  2. To construct a hybrid word from elements of different languages
  3. (Biochemistry) to combine complementary subunits of multiple biological macromolecules

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• cross-fertilize

  1. To undergo or cause to undergo cross-fertilization.
  2. To fertilize or be fertilized by a male gamete from another animal, as in the mutual exchange of sperm between individuals in a hermaphroditic species
  3. To fuse a male and female gamete derived from different varieties or species

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  1. To undergo or cause to undergo cross-fertilization.
  2. To fertilize or be fertilized by a male gamete from another animal, as in the mutual exchange of sperm between individuals in a hermaphroditic species
  3. To fuse a male and female gamete derived from different varieties or species

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• crossbreed

  1. (Intransitive) To mate so as to produce a hybrid; interbreed.
  2. To produce a hybrid animal or plant by breeding two animals or two plants of different species or varieties. For example, crossbreeding a male donkey with a female horse will produce a mule.
  3. To produce an organism by the mating of individuals of different breeds, varieties, or species; hybridize.

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  1. (Intransitive) To mate so as to produce a hybrid; interbreed.
  2. To produce a hybrid animal or plant by breeding two animals or two plants of different species or varieties. For example, crossbreeding a male donkey with a female horse will produce a mule.
  3. To produce an organism by the mating of individuals of different breeds, varieties, or species; hybridize.

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• intercross

  1. Hybridize
  2. To cross back over one another

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  1. Hybridize
  2. To cross back over one another

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• blend

  1. To mix, merge, or unite
  2. To combine (varieties or grades of the same substance) to obtain a mixture of a particular character, quality, or consistency:
  3. To mix or mingle (varieties of tea, tobacco, etc.), esp. so as to produce a desired flavor, color, grade, etc.

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  1. To mix, merge, or unite
  2. To combine (varieties or grades of the same substance) to obtain a mixture of a particular character, quality, or consistency:
  3. To mix or mingle (varieties of tea, tobacco, etc.), esp. so as to produce a desired flavor, color, grade, etc.

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