Dictionary definition for: Across
1. (a) placed crosswise; "spoken with a straight face but crossed fingers" "crossed forks" "seated with arms across"
2. (r) to the opposite side; "the football field was 300 feet across"
3. (r) in such a manner as to be understood and accepted; "she cannot get her ideas across"
4. (r) transversely; "the marble slabs were cut across"
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