1. An instrument formerly used at sea for taking the altitudes of celestial bodies.
2. A surveyor's instrument for measuring offsets.
CROSS-STITCH
Cross"-stitch` (-stch`; 224), n.
Defn: A form of stitch, where the stitches are diagonal and in pairs,
the thread of one stitch crossing that of the other. "Tent and cross-
stitch." Sir W. Scott.
— Cross"-stitch`, v. t. & i.
CROSS-STONE
Cross"-stone` (-stn`), n. (Min.)
Defn: See Harmotome, and Staurotide.
CROSS-TAIL
Cross"-tail` (-tl`), n. (Steam Engine)
Defn: A bar connecting the ends of the side rods or levers of a backaction or side-lever engine.
CROSS-TIE
Cross"-tie` (-t`), n. (Railroad)
Defn: A sleeper supporting and connecting the rails, and holding them in place.