Sekirov Dictionary

cruciate

/ˈkɹuː.ʃi.ət/

adjective 3
/ˈkɹuː.ʃi.eɪt/ verb 1
forms 5

adjective3

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In the form of a cross.
- Her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL) are torn and Vonn has a lateral fracture of the tibial plateau, the upper end of the tibia or shin bone. — 2013
Overlapping or crossing.
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(no longer used) Tormented.
- Immediately I was so cruciate, that I desired— death to take me. — 1531

cruciate

/ˈkɹuː.ʃi.eɪt/

verb1

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(no longer used) To torture; to torment.
- They vexed, tormented, and cruciated the weake consciences of men. — 1550

forms

cruciated · cruciating · cruciates · more cruciate · most cruciate

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