(of timber) Having an irregular rather than a parallel grain. / (by extension) Difficult to deal with; contrary or troublesome.

(idiomatic) A contrary or conflicting purpose or understanding, especially an unintentional or misconceived one.

(countable) A double stitch that forms a cross. / (uncountable) Embroidery or needlework made using such stitches.

(transitive, intransitive) To embroider with such stitches.

In a cross-legged position

Having one leg over and across the other. / Having one ankle over and across the other, and the knees far apart.

plural of cross-purpose

(dated) A conversational game, in which questions and answers are made so as to involve ludicrous combinations of ideas.

Of or pertaining to two or more political parties.

(idiomatic) To make an irreversible decision or to take an action with consequences.