crosse

[ kraws, kros ]

noun

1. a long-handled racket used in the game of lacrosse.

crosse

/ krɒs /

noun

1. a light staff with a triangular frame to which a network is attached, used in playing lacrosse

Word History and Origins

Origin of crosse¹

1865–70; < French: literally, hooked stick, Old French croce < Germanic; crutch, crook ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of crosse¹

French, from Old French croce crosier

Example Sentences

Currently, there is no direct link that crosses the Baltics and connects with Poland.

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There was a hat-trick of assists for England international Lauren Hemp, who provided the crosses for Shaw's second and third goals - and the City forwards have built a strong bond on and off the pitch.

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Against Inter they fired 46 crosses into the box but none of them proved effective.

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Rafael is expected to weaken slightly as it crosses the island but to still be a hurricane when it emerges into the Gulf of Mexico.

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Participants also carry burning barrels and 17 burning crosses.

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