Sekirov Dictionary

cross wires

verb 2
noun 1
forms 3

verb2

•
To cause difficulty; to interact in a way that generates conflict.
- After Diodorus, Josephus († ca. A.D. 95) is our chief source of information about the Nabataeans, but Josephus was interested in them only as they crossed wires with the Hebrews. — 1949
•
To interact in a way that causes confusion or interference.
- Your sentiment crosses wires with your common sense, and you pay the penalty when the power goes off and your lights go out — 1915

noun[plural only]1

Synonym of reticle.

forms

crossed wires · crossing wires · crosses wires

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