Defn: An order of ganoid fishes including among living species the bichir (Polypterus). See Brachioganoidei.
CROSSPATCH
Cross"patch` (-pch`; 224), n.
Defn: An ill-natured person. [Colloq.] "Crosspatch, draw the latch."
Mother Goose.
CROSS-PAWL
Cross"-pawl` (-pl`), n. (Shipbuilding)
Defn: Same as Cross-spale.
CROSSPIECE
Cross"piece` (krs"ps`; 115), n.
1. A piece of any structure which is fitted or framed crosswise.
2. (Naut.)
Defn: A bar or timber connecting two knightheads or two bitts.
CROSS-PURPOSE
Cross"-pur`pose (-pr`ps), n.