uncrossed

• Adjectif désuet signifiant qui n'est pas barré ou marqué d'une croix, ou encore qui n'est pas croisé (jambes, bras, etc.), rarement utilisé en anglais moderne.

An archaic adjective meaning not crossed or not marked with a cross; rarely used in modern English.

1. Not crossed (general)B2formal

   Not marked with a line or cross; not having a cross shape or line drawn through.

   non barré / non coché

   • The uncrossed lines on the map indicated safe routes.
   • She left the letter 't' uncrossed in her handwriting.
   • The uncrossed path led directly to the village.

   Synonymesunlinedunmarked

   Antonymescrossed

2. Uncrossed checkC1formalbritish

   A check that has not been crossed, meaning it can be cashed over the counter.

   chèque non barré

   • The bank accepted the uncrossed check for immediate payment.
   • He preferred uncrossed checks for quick transactions.
   • An uncrossed check is payable to the bearer at the bank.

   Synonymesopen

   Antonymescrossed

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de remettre des membres croisés (comme les bras ou les jambes) dans une position droite ou non croisée.

A verb used to indicate the act of changing the position of crossed limbs (such as arms or legs) back to a straight or uncrossed position.

1. Change from a crossed to an uncrossed positionB1formal

   To move your arms or legs so that they are no longer crossed over each other.

   décroiser (les bras ou les jambes)

   • She uncrossed her legs and stood up.
   • He uncrossed his arms and relaxed.
   • Please uncross your legs and sit comfortably.

   Antonymescross