Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

crossbacked

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: cross-backed
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

simple past and past participle of crossback

adj

Having a cross on the back.

Example Sentences

"Madam Dubonnct will wherein a crossbacked spider sways, not have it brushed away; spiders bring luck, and she has had quite enough misfortune in her house."
"A grilled New York Strip ($12.99) arrived crossbacked and medium rare as ordered."
"Once Kate reached one of the fancifully carved towers of the palace, a liveried footman led her into an octagonal banqueting room, richly furnished with a round table surrounded by cushioned stools and crossbacked chairs."

Questions

What does crossbacked mean?: simple past and past participle of crossback

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