(1870–1938). Roget’s International Thesaurus. 1922.

Class II. Words Relating to Space
Section II. Dimensions
2. Linear Dimensions

219. Crossing.




NOUN:
CROSSING &c. v.; intersection, interdigitation; decussation, transversion;
chiasm or chiasma; convolution [See Convolution]; level crossing [Eng.], grade
crossing [U. S.].
NETWORK, reticulation, cancellation; inosculation, anastomosis, intertexture,
mortise.
NET, plexus, plexure, web, mesh, twill, skein, Hippocrates’s sleeve, sleave
[archaic]; sieve, sifter, riddle rocker, screen, cradle; felt, lace; wicker; mat,
matting; plait, trellis, wattle, lattice, grating, grille, gridiron, tracery, fretwork,
filigree, reticle [obs.]; tissue, netting, moke [dial. Eng.]; rivulation.
cross, chain, wreath, braid, cat’s cradle, knot; entanglement (disorder) [See
Disorder].
CRUCIFIX, cross, rood, crisscross, christcross, tau; crux.
[WOVEN FABRICS] cloth, linen, muslin, cambric, toile [F.], drill, homespun,
silk, satin, broadcloth, tweed &c.