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Meaning of "cross swords" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CROSS SWORDS

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CROSS SWORDS

cross one´s fingers
cross one´s heart
cross one´s mind
cross potent
cross press
cross product
cross protection
cross relation
Cross River
cross section
cross someone´s palm
cross someone´s path
cross street
cross swell
cross the Rubicon
cross trainers
cross training
cross vine
cross volley
cross wires

WORDS THAT END LIKE CROSS SWORDS

cords
eat one´s words
for words
form of words
House of Lords
in other words
in so many words
Leader of the House of Lords
Lords
medical records
of few words
of many words
play on words
put into words
records
say a few words
song without words
swallow one´s words
weasel words
words

Synonyms and antonyms of cross swords in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CROSS SWORDS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «cross swords» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of cross swords

Translation of «cross swords» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CROSS SWORDS

Find out the translation of cross swords to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cross swords from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cross swords» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

十字剑
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

espadas cruzadas
570 millions of speakers

English

cross swords
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

तलवारें पार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

السيوف المتقاطعة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

скрестить мечи
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

espadas cruzadas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ক্রস তলোয়ার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

épées croisées
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pedang silang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Klingen kreuzen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

クロス剣
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

크로스 칼
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pedhang salib
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thanh kiếm chéo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

குறுக்கு வாள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

क्रॉस-तलवारी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kılıçlar arası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

spade incrociate
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

krzyż miecze
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

схрестити мечі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

săbii încrucișate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σταυρό ξίφη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kruis swaarde
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tvär svärd
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kryss sverd
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cross swords

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CROSS SWORDS»

The term «cross swords» is regularly used and occupies the 87.830 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CROSS SWORDS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «cross swords» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «cross swords» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cross swords

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CROSS SWORDS»

Discover the use of cross swords in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cross swords and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Beyond Japan: The Dynamics of East Asian Regionalism
A Narrow Place to Cross Swords: Soft Power and the Politics of Japanese Popular Culture in East Asia DAVID LEHENY Five of the most prominent American movies of 2003 — Sofia Coppola's Oscar-winning Lost in Translation, the two ...
Peter J. Katzenstein, Takashi Shiraishi, 2006
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Masonic Eclectic
G. Marshal " scroll and sword crossed. G. 8td. B. " banner. G. Sword B. " straight sword. G. Stewards " cornucopia. G. Deacon " dove, bearing olive branch. G. Pursuit " sword and trumpet crossed. G. Tyler " cross-swords. Ui'j jl Art li Chapters.
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The Naval Institute Guide to the Soviet Navy
SA-N-9 launchers (M.J. Dodgson) The Admiral Zakharov in the Far East; this UDAloY-class destroyer has Cross Swords radars, no radar on the forward lattice mast, and a Top Plate/Top Mesh atop the second, testimony to the variety of radar  ...
Norman Polmar, 1991
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POST OFFICE DIRECTORY OF LINCOLNSHIRE, WITH MAP ENGRAVED ...
Wharf road, John William Bradley, master Postino Houses: — Angel hotel, Richard John Boyall, High street George hotel, John Wilson, High street Omnibuses to Sleapord — Salmon's, from 'Cross Swords,' Wednesday & Saturday at 4 aft.
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General History, Cyclopedia and Dictionary of Freemasonry: ...
G. Stewards G. Deacon cornucopia. sword and trum't crossed. cross-swords. G. Pursniv. ' G. Tyler ' KOYAL AliCH CHAPTERS. J I. P. wears a miter. King " Scribe " Captof Host" Princ. Sojr. " R. A. Captain" MastofVails" Treasurer " Secretary ...
Robert Macoy, George Oliver, 1870
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Report
The arms of the Bishop of Peterborough are cross keys; those of the Dean and Chapter cross swords; the smaller crosses on the shields in both cases appear to have been somewhat variable. In the Lady Chapel at Peterborough, are shields ...
Architectural Society of the Archdeaconry of Northampton, 1844
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English for Nurses
Another expression, “to cross swords”, sounds like something from the past. It recalls the period when knights in armor seemed to spend most of their time fighting. You can imagine two angry knights whose swords cross during a battle. But the ...
Balu Mallika
8
Masonic Biography and Dictionary: Comprising the History of ...
Steward — A Cornucopia Sentinel — Cross Swords. Knights Templar. Grand Commander — A Cross. Generalissimo — A Square, with Paschal Lamb. Captain-General — A Level, surmounted by a Cock. Prelate — Triple Triangle. S. Warden ...
Augustus Row, 1868
9
Divine Hook Swords of the Tien Shan Pai System
Gene H. Gause. Hop forward landing left then right foot drag the left in to crouch Up cross block and. From a leaning stance, chop down at the collar bones with both swords Repeat cross swords as they finish cut at ankles. 64.
Gene H. Gause, 2008
10
The Art of Kabuki: Five Famous Plays
(The two opponents cross swords at center and remain with swords crossed as they struggle to their feet, then fall down. Shunkan is on the floor at the right, posing with his sword held over his head. Send is at the left, holding his sword out to ...
Samuel L. Leiter, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CROSS SWORDS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cross swords is used in the context of the following news items.
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Vasundhara Raje, RSS cross swords over temples' razing
After Lalitgate, Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje once again finds herself on a sticky wicket. Making the problem more difficult is that ... «The Asian Age, Jul 15»
2
Euro Summit Today – Remain Vigilant
This continued as we moved into the European/London sessions, forcing price to cross swords with the 4hr level 122.80, which was clearly ... «Action Forex, Jul 15»
3
Day two at #U19EURO: Group B preview - News - UEFA.com
We want to go as far as we can – it's very interesting for us to cross swords with teams as tough as these. "We had a training camp in Italy, and ... «UEFA.com, Jul 15»
4
Listen: Rye Rye x Bullion - 'Keep Up'
Rye Rye and Bullion cross swords on 'Keep Up', a tropical-flavoured stomper which showcases some sultry dancehall moves. Dave MacLean explains: "I found ... «Clash Magazine, Jul 15»
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5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Own A MINI At Least Once In …
It's small, it packs a capable engine, and its more powerful MINI Cooper S versions can cross swords with the best of cars on the track. «BMWBLOG, Jul 15»
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President Buhari and the evil cartels that control the Nigerian economy
They can also bring down ministers that attempt to cross swords with them. Dealing with these pernicious cartels has to be one of the most ... «BusinessDay, Jul 15»
7
Who will head Rajan gang? Aides lock horns
If sources in the underworld are to be believed, Rajan aides—Umaid-ur-Rahman and D K Rao—have cross swords over control of the gang's ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
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Singapore Select XI's Velez ready to slay EPL giants
The winners will then play each other for the trophy on July 18 while the losers will cross swords in the play-off for third place. While he admits ... «The Straits Times, Jul 15»
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It's just not cricket administration...
Political rivals cross swords in Parliament on every issue except cricket. For instance, Mr. Jaitley, the Congress's Rajeev Shukla, and the ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
10
The GOP's Supreme Court blues
... conservative bloc, whose normal level of vitriol and sarcasm toward the justices who cross swords with him was already predictably fierce. «Baltimore Sun, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Cross swords [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/cross-swords>. Apr 2024 ».
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