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[ uhn-kraws, -kros ] / ʌnˈkrɔs, -ˈkrɒs /
verb (used with object)to change from a crossed position, as the legs. Origin of uncrossFirst recorded in 1590–1600; un-2 + cross Words nearby uncrossuncouth, uncovenanted, uncover, uncovered, uncritical, uncross, uncrossed, uncrowded, uncrown, uncrowned, UNCTAD Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for uncrossPolice need to uncross their arms that are folded in defiance and defensiveness across their chests. Are We All Racial Profilers?|Lorie Fridell|July 29, 2009|DAILY BEAST If the players do not know the game, they will cross and uncross the scissors in an attempt to pass them correctly. School, Church, and Home Games|George O. Draper Uncross your legs, my dear; that is a very unlady-like thing to do. A Very Naughty Girl|L. T. Meade Rick had his fingers crossed for luck, but he was ready to uncross them in a hurry and go for the pistol in his sash. The Pirates of Shan|Harold Leland Goodwin
Mr. Bloomer's discomfiture was so intense as to cause him actually to uncross his legs. Galusha the Magnificent|Joseph C. Lincoln But, seeing that he did not uncross his arms, and remained bunched up defiantly, Rhoda silently observed him. Rhoda Fleming, Complete|George Meredith
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