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

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

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2024

O’Neill is accustomed to working on a large canvas, writing books that crisscross the world and follow intelligent, sensitive, occasionally self-lacerating men in exile.

From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2024

“I strung deer hide crisscross through the loops. I made a loop of hide to hold my toe and straps to tie the shoes on. “

From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George