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    Crosse (en. Cross)

    /kʁɔs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    End of a firearm, where the stock is usually located.
    He had a good grip on the stock of his rifle.
    Il a bien pris en main la crosse de son fusil.
    Stick or cane, specifically used in certain sports like field hockey.
    The player hit the ball with the stick.
    Le joueur a frappé la balle avec la crosse.
    Instrument used to direct the rules of play in certain sports.
    The referee used his stick to signal a foul.
    L'arbitre a utilisé sa crosse pour signaler une faute.

    Etymology

    The word 'crosse' comes from the Latin 'crux', which means 'cross'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hockey stick
    Stick used to play hockey.
    crosse de hockey
    to have a good grip on the stick
    To be in a good position to handle a stick or a weapon.
    avoir une bonne prise de crosse

    Related Words

    stick
    Long, straight object, often used for leaning or striking.
    bâton
    handle
    Part of a tool that is held in the hand.
    manche

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial term for a strike made with a stick.
    He took a stick hit during the match.
    Il a pris un coup de crosse pendant le match.
    Used to speak informally about a weapon.
    He took out his stick to defend his territory.
    Il a sorti sa crosse pour défendre son territoire.