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crosse

[ kraws, kros ]

noun

  1. a long-handled racket used in the game of lacrosse.


crosse

/ ɒ /

noun

  1. a light staff with a triangular frame to which a network is attached, used in playing lacrosse
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of crosse1

1865–70; < French: literally, hooked stick, Old French croce < Germanic; crutch, crook 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of crosse1

French, from Old French croce crosier
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Entrusted with set-piece taking as well, the young Dane benefits from Ajax's dominant style of play, which sees him generate about five crosses per match.

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In the first five minutes Murphy twice reached the byeline and put in deliciously dangerous crosses which Isak was unable to turn in.

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He also has further criminal crosses to bear.

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Came and collected crosses really well, made five or six vital saves, and in the time that Chelsea are desperate for a goalkeeper - who knew they loaned out their best one?

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At this point, the show crosses a Rubicon — or should I say jumps the shark?

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