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cross–legged
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cross–legged
(adjective)
cross–legged
/
ˈ
krɑːsˌlɛgəd/
adjective
cross–legged
/
ˈ
krɑːsˌlɛgəd/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of CROSS–LEGGED
:
having the legs crossed
She curled up into a
cross-legged
position.
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— cross–legged
adverb
She sat
cross-legged
.
The kids sat on the floor
cross-legged
. [=with their legs crossed and their knees spread wide apart]
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