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un·cross
(ŭn-krôs′, -krŏs′)tr.v. un·crossed, un·cross·ing, un·cross·es
To move (one's legs, for example) from a crossed position.
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uncross
(ʌnˈkrɒs)vb (tr)
to change from a crossed to an uncrossed position
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un•cross
(ʌnˈkrɔs, -ˈkrɒs)v.t.
to change from a crossed position, as the legs.
[1590–1600]
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uncross
Past participle: uncrossed
Gerund: uncrossing
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| Verb | 1. |  uncross - change from a crossed to an uncrossed position; "She uncrossed her legs"spread, unfold, open, spread out - spread out or open from a closed or folded state; "open the map"; "spread your arms" cross - fold so as to resemble a cross; "she crossed her legs" |
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