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cross-purposes — n. at cross purposes (to work at cross purposes) * * * at cross purposes (to work at cross purposes) … Combinatory dictionary
at cross-purposes — in a way that causes confusion or failure because people are working or talking with different goals or purposes We ll never succeed together if we continue to work at cross purposes (with each other). It became clear that they were talking at c … Useful english dictionary
at cross purposes — 1. with different intentions. The two groups of advisors seemed to be working at cross purposes during this crisis. 2. in ways that are opposed to each other. The relief effort was characterized by a tendency to work at cross purposes instead of… … New idioms dictionary
cross-pur·pos·es — /ˈkrɑːsˈpɚpəsəz/ noun at cross purposes : in a way that causes confusion or failure because people are working or talking with different goals or purposes We ll never succeed together if we continue to work at cross purposes (with each other). It … Useful english dictionary
cross — Synonyms and related words: Agnus Dei, Calvary cross, Cape Colored, Christogram, Eurasian, Greek cross, Holy Grail, Host, Jerusalem cross, John Hancock, Latin cross, Malacca cane, Maltese cross, Russian cross, Sanctus bell, Sangraal, T, X, abjure … Moby Thesaurus
Cross-country skiing — Priit Narusk in the qualification for the Tour de Ski in Prague. Nickname(s) XC skiing Characteristics Categorization Outdoor or indoor in ski tunn … Wikipedia
Cross-figure — A cross figure (also variously called cross number puzzle or figure logic) is a puzzle similar to a crossword in structure, but with entries which consist of numbers rather than words, with individual digits being entered in the blank cells. The… … Wikipedia
Cross-linked polyethylene — PEX redirects here. For other uses, see Pex (disambiguation). Cross linked polyethylene, commonly abbreviated PEX or XLPE, is a form of polyethylene with cross links. It is formed into tubing, and is used predominantly in hydronic radiant heating … Wikipedia
Cross of Iron — This article is about the 1977 film. For other uses, see Cross of Iron (disambiguation). Cross of Iron Theatrical release poster Directed by Sam Peckinpah … Wikipedia
Cross-dressing in film and television — Film poster for Glen or Glenda … Wikipedia
