to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose.

to frustrate or baffle (a plan, purpose, etc.).

Archaic .

to cross.

to extend across.

a seat across a boat, esp. one used by a rower.

a transverse member spreading the gunwales of a canoe or the like.

passing or lying crosswise or across; cross; transverse.

perverse; obstinate.

adverse; unfavorable.

across; athwart.

verb

aid , assist , encourage , forward , help

verb

baffle , balk , beat , bilk , check , circumvent , confuse , counter , crab , cramp , crimp , cross , curb , dash , defeat , disappoint , ditch , dodge , double-cross * , duck , foil , foul up * , frustrate , give the slip , hold up , impede , louse up , match , obstruct , oppose , outwit , pit , play off , prevent , queer * , restrain , ruin , scotch , skin , snafu * , stymie , take down , take wind out of , trammel , upset , upset one’s apple cart , checkmate , block , contravene , hamper , hinder , resist , stop

adjective

crossing , crosswise , transversal , traverse