cross-legged
adverb
Simple meaning
With the legs crossed.
Pronunciation
US device voice
Definition
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adverb
With the legs crossed
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Typical Use
- Rare
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- “He sat on the floor cross-legged and meditated.”adverb
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