crossrow noun2 •A row that crosses others.To achieve straight crossrows, you will need guide lines so that you can align the trees up and down the slope. — 1961 •(no longer used) The alphabet, or Christcross-row.For before on your brest, and behind on your back, In Romaine letters I never founde lack In your crosse rowe nor Christ crosse you spede, — 1515 formscrossrows