intercrossed
/ˌɪntərˈkrɔst/
adjective
- Crossed with each other; having parts that cross or intersect.
- She wore a necklace with intercrossed silver rings.
- The garden path was made of intercrossed wooden planks.
- The intercrossed branches of the old oak tree created a natural canopy.
- Produced by breeding or mixing different types, especially in biology.
- The lab studied intercrossed mice to understand genetic patterns.
- Farmers often use intercrossed seeds to get stronger crops.
- The intercrossed plants showed traits from both parent species.
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verb
- Past tense of intercross: to cross or intersect with each other.
- In the old city, the narrow streets intercrossed at odd angles.
- The wires intercrossed behind the panel, causing a short circuit.
- The two hiking trails intercrossed near the waterfall.
- Past tense of intercross: to breed or mix (different species or varieties).
- The botanist intercrossed two types of roses to create a new color.
- The farmer intercrossed his best cows to get healthier calves.
- They intercrossed the chickens to improve egg production.