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

“When I do vocals now, I’m crisscross applesauce on the floor with a mic in my hand.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2024

More than 250,000 hauliers crisscross the nation's roads keeping the UK economy running.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 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