crosse

[kraws, kros]

noun

1. a long-handled racket used in the game of lacrosse.

crosse

/ krɒs /

noun

1. a light staff with a triangular frame to which a network is attached, used in playing lacrosse

Word History and Origins

Origin of crosse¹

1865–70; < French: literally, hooked stick, Old French croce < Germanic; crutch, crook ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of crosse¹

French, from Old French croce _crosier

Example Sentences

In addition to Orthodox Christian crosses, military banners and Russian tricolours mark each plot.

From BBC

Elsewhere in Sutton, red crosses have been painted on white mini roundabouts to emulate the pattern of the St George's cross.

From BBC

Tice would not be drawn on whether he supported people painting red crosses on road markings across the South East, but suggested turning it into "an artist competition".

From BBC

Club sources say that in key metrics, such as claimed crosses, shot stopping, preventing goals from rebounds and mistakes, or rather the lack of them, Lammens rates exceptionally highly.

From BBC

Freddie Freeman, left, and Alex Call, center, and other Dodgers players celebrate with Will Smith, right, as he crosses home plate.

From Los Angeles Times