intersecting

in·ter·sect  (ntr-skt)

v. in·ter·sect·ed, in·ter·sect·ing, in·ter·sects

v.tr.

1. To cut across or through: The path intersects the park.

2. To form an intersection with; cross: The road intersects the highway a mile from here.

v.intr.

1. To cut across or overlap each other: circles intersecting on a graph.

2. To form an intersection; cross: These two fences intersect at the creek.

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[Latin intersecre, intersect- : inter-, inter- + secre, to cut; see sek- in Indo-European roots.]

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

intersecting - crossed or intersected in the form of an X decussate, intersectant crossed - placed crosswise; "spoken with a straight face but crossed fingers"; "crossed forks"; "seated with arms across"