crosse

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/krɒs/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(krôs, kros)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
crosse  (krôs, kros),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Sporta long-handled racket used in the game of lacrosse.
  • Gmc; see crutch, crook1
  • French: literally, hooked stick, Old French croce
  • 1865–70

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
crosse / krɒs/
  1. a light staff with a triangular frame to which a network is attached, used in playing lacrosse
Etymology: French, from Old French croce crosier
'crosse' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
La Crosse - crosier - crossette - stick

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