cross-out

[ kraws-out, kros- ]

noun

1. a word, line, etc., that has been crossed out.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cross-out¹

Noun use of verb phrase cross out

Example Sentences

When questioned, the salesman offered to cross out seven different passages.

From BBC

But it didn’t sail, so on the card, Majestic is crossed out and her passage shows that she was transferred to the Titanic and became one of 1,500 people to lose their lives.

From BBC

For months, the ban had stood as a red line the Biden administration would not cross out of concern about increasing tensions with a nuclear-armed nation.

From New York Times

Some examples from campus protests that stung: A poster depicting the Star of David crossed out in red.

From Seattle Times

“The worst thing that could have happened has happened,” he said after crossing out of Russia with the remnants of his former life stuffed in one small backpack.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

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