scissors crossover
ˈsɪzərz ˈkrɔsˌoʊvər
Definition

Definition of scissors crossover - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
rail transportTECH.UKrailway track structure allowing directional switchingTECH.UK
  • The train used a scissors crossover to change tracks.
2.
figure skatingTECH.technique in figure skating involving crossed legsTECH.
  • Her routine included a flawless scissors crossover.
3.
biologyTECH.genetic event where chromosomes exchange segmentsTECH.
  • The scientist explained the scissors crossover observed during meiosis.
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Images of scissors crossover

  • scissors crossover: genetic event where chromosomes exchange segments
    genetic event where chromosomes exchange segments

Expressions with scissors

paper scissors stonen.
hand game for decision-making or fun
We played paper scissors stone to decide who goes first.
run with scissorsv.
act in a reckless or impulsive way without thinking
He tends to run with scissors when making decisions.
nail scissorsn.
small scissors for cutting fingernails and toenails
She used nail scissors to trim her nails.
pair of scissorsn.
tool with two blades for cutting materials
She used a pair of scissors to cut the paper.
rock paper scissorsn.
hand game for two players
They decided the winner by playing rock paper scissors.
safety scissorsn.
scissors with rounded tips made for children or beginners
Safety scissors are best for young children in art class.

Expressions with crossover

crossover votern.
voter who switches party allegiance
The candidate appealed to crossover voters from the opposing party.
crossover cablen.
cable for connecting two similar devices directly
I used a crossover cable to link the two computers.
crossover trialn.
clinical study where participants receive multiple treatments
The researchers conducted a crossover trial to compare drug effects.
crossover valuen.
point where genetic material is exchanged
The crossover value determines genetic variation in offspring.
crossover networkn.
device that splits sound signal by pitch and sends parts to drivers
The crossover network sent highs to the tweeter and lows to the woofer.
crossover designn.
study design where participants receive multiple treatments
The clinical trial used a crossover design to compare treatments.
crossover votingn.
switching party allegiance temporarily to vote
Some voters engage in crossover voting to support a weaker candidate.

Terms related to scissors crossover

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
crossoverintersectionjunctionpathrailwayswitchtrackturnoutfigure skatingglidejumpmaneuver

Examples of scissors crossover in a sentence

  • A delay occurred due to a malfunction at the scissors crossover.
  • She practiced the scissors crossover for hours.
  • The scissors crossover is a challenging move to master.
  • Researchers studied the scissors crossover in fruit flies.
  • Scissors crossover plays a crucial role in genetic diversity.

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  1. French:croisement en ciseaux, crossover en ciseaux, ...
  2. German:Kreuzungsweiche, Scherenüberkreuzung, ...
  3. Italian:incrocio a forbice, passo incrociato, ...
  4. Spanish:cruce de tijera, paso cruzado, ...
  5. Portuguese:cruzamento em tesoura, cruzamento de pernas, ...
  6. Chinese:剪式交叉道岔, 剪刀交叉步, ...
  7. Japanese:シザースクロスオーバー, シザーズクロスオーバー, ...
  8. Arabic:مِقْصّ سِكَّة حَديد, تقاطع المقص, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַחְלֵף מִסְפָּרַיִים, צְלָב רְגָלַיִם מְצֻלְּבִים, ...
  10. Russian:крестовина, ножничный кроссовер, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ножиці, ножиці перехрещення, ...
  12. Hindi:क्रॉसओवर, कैंची क्रॉसओवर, ...

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