Star vs. Crossed — What's the Difference?

A star is an astronomical object consisting of a luminous spheroid of plasma held together by its own gravity. The nearest star to Earth is the Sun.

An upright post with a transverse piece near the top, on which condemned persons were executed in ancient times.

A celestial body that generates light and other radiant energy and consists of a mass of gas held together by its own gravity in which the energy generated by nuclear reactions in the interior is balanced by the outflow of energy to the surface, and the inward-directed gravitational forces are balanced by the outward-directed gas and radiation pressures.

Often Cross The cross upon which Jesus was crucified.

Any of the celestial bodies visible at night from Earth as relatively stationary, usually twinkling points of light.

A crucifix.

Something regarded as resembling such a celestial body.

Any of various modifications of the cross design, such as a Latin cross or Maltese cross.

A graphic design having five or more radiating points, often used as a symbol of rank or merit.

A medal, emblem, or insignia in the form of a cross.

An artistic performer or athlete whose leading role or superior performance is acknowledged.

Cross The Christian religion; Christianity.

One who is highly celebrated in a field or profession.

(Christianity) The sign of the cross.

An asterisk (*).

A trial, affliction, or frustration.

The star key on a telephone

A mark or pattern formed by the intersection of two lines, especially such a mark (X) used as a signature.

A white spot on the forehead of a horse.

A movement from one place to another, as on a stage; a crossing.

A planet or constellation of the zodiac believed in astrology to influence personal destiny.

A pipe fitting with four branches in upright and transverse form, used as a junction for intersecting pipes.

Stars The future; destiny. Often used with the.

(Biology) A plant or animal produced by crossbreeding; a hybrid.

Outstanding or famous, especially in performing something

One that combines the qualities of two other things

Of or relating to a star or stars.

A hook thrown over an opponent's punch in boxing.

To ornament with stars.

A pass made into the center of the field to a player in position to score, especially in soccer.

To award or mark with a star for excellence.

(Law) An act or instance of cross-examining; a cross-examination.

To mark with an asterisk.

The Southern Cross.

To present or feature (a performer) in a leading role.

(Slang) A contest whose outcome has been dishonestly prearranged.

To play the leading role in a theatrical or film production.

To go or extend across; pass from one side of to the other

To do an outstanding job; perform excellently.

To carry or conduct across something

Any small luminous dot appearing in the cloudless portion of the night sky, especially with a fixed location relative to other such dots.

To extend or pass through or over; intersect

(star) A luminous celestial body, made up of plasma (particularly hydrogen and helium) and having a spherical shape. Depending on context the sun may or may not be included.

(Sports) To propel (a ball or puck) as a cross, as in soccer.

(geometry) A concave polygon with regular, pointy protrusions and indentations, usually with four, five, or six points.

To delete by drawing a line through

(acting) An actor in a leading role.

To eliminate or dismiss as unimportant or undesirable

An exceptionally talented or famous person, often in a specific field; a celebrity.

To make or put a line across

(printing) An asterisk (*) or symbol (★).

To place crosswise one over the other

A symbol used to rate hotels, films, etc. with a higher number of stars denoting better quality.

To make the sign of the cross upon or over as a sign of devotion or blessing.

A simple dance, or part of a dance, where a group of four dancers each put their right or left hand in the middle and turn around in a circle. You call them right-hand stars or left-hand stars, depending on the hand which is in the middle.

To encounter in passing

(astrology) A planet supposed to influence one's destiny.

To combine the qualities of two things

A star-shaped ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honour.

To interfere with; thwart or obstruct

A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance.

To betray or deceive; double-cross. Often used with up.

(intransitive) To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program.

(Biology) To crossbreed or cross-fertilize (plants or animals).

(transitive) To feature (a performer or a headliner), especially in a movie or an entertainment program.

(Law) To cross-examine.

(transitive) To mark with a star or asterisk.

To lie or pass across each other; intersect.

(transitive) To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle.

To move or extend from one side to another

(intransitive) To shine like a star.

To make a crossing

One of the innumerable luminous bodies seen in the heavens; any heavenly body other than the sun, moon, comets, and nebulæ.

To meet in passing; come into conjunction

The polestar; the north star.

To move or be conveyed in opposite directions at the same time

A planet supposed to influence one's destiny; (usually pl.) a configuration of the planets, supposed to influence fortune.

(Biology) To crossbreed or cross-fertilize.

That which resembles the figure of a star, as an ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honor.

Lying or passing crosswise; intersecting

Specifically, a radiated mark in writing or printing; an asterisk [thus, *]; - used as a reference to a note, or to fill a blank where something is omitted, etc.

Contrary or counter; opposing.

A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance.

Showing ill humor; annoyed.

A person of brilliant and attractive qualities, especially on public occasions, as a distinguished orator, a leading theatrical performer, etc.

Involving interchange; reciprocal.

To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle; as, a robe starred with gems.

Crossbred; hybrid.

To be bright, or attract attention, as a star; to shine like a star; to be brilliant or prominent; to play a part as a theatrical star.

Crosswise.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

Across.

Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

Simple past tense and past participle of cross

Any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night

Marked by a line drawn crosswise, often denoting cancellation.

A plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem

Folded.

An actor who plays a principal role

Cruciate.

A performer who receives prominent billing

(heraldry) Having a cross placed on it, or (with respect to the arms of a cross) having a bar placed crosswise over (an existing bar) so as to form a cross.

A star-shaped character * used in printing

Placed crosswise;

The topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub

(of a check) for deposit only as indicated by having two lines drawn across it

Feature as the star;

Produced by crossbreeding

Be the star in a performance

Mark with an asterisk;

Indicating the most important performer or role;