crisscross

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Use the tines of a fork to flatten and indent crisscross patterns over the tops of each cookie.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

The study shows wildebeest frequently crisscross the Sand River and the areas surrounding the Ritz-Carlton, even though they avoid forested areas nestling the camp due to the risk of predators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

One day it will crisscross continents that don’t yet exist, coming to rest in the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2024

Local community wardens patrol crisscross mountains in regular patrols to ensure that the crocodiles are safe after release.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2024

So in 1954, in the month of June, the planes visited the forests of the Northwest Miramichi and white clouds of settling mist marked the crisscross pattern of their flight.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson