uncross

[ uhn-kraws, -kros ]

verb (used with object)

1. to change from a crossed crossed position, as the legs.

Word History and Origins

Origin of uncross¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; un- ² + cross

Example Sentences

“What just happened today is a line we can’t uncross,” conservative talk show host Megyn Kelly said after Trump was found guilty.

From Seattle Times

Specifically, when she neared the pool at the bottom of the giant drop, her legs came uncrossed, allowing clothes and water to be “violently forced inside her” by the impact.

From Los Angeles Times

As the teacher started to count down, the students uncrossed their arms and bowed their heads, completing the exercise in a flash.

From New York Times

After a minute, Ms. Griegson uncrossed her arms and smiled at me.

From Literature

Overshooting is risky, as the report acknowledges, because it might trip tipping points that can't be uncrossed, such as the melting of permafrost that would in turn release vast amounts of warming gases.

From BBC