English Explanatory Dictionary

cross swords

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cross, sword., to place or hold two swords so they cross each other.
  2. To fight with someone; to duel.
  3. To quarrel or argue with someone; to have a dispute with someone.
  4. For males, to urinate simultaneously such that the streams intersect.

Pronunciation

en-au-cross swords.ogg

Word forms

cross swords crosses swords crossing swords crossed swords

Synonyms

lock horns
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