'Cross-banded' definitions:

Definition of 'cross-banded'

(from WordNet)
adjective
(of snakes) having crossing bands on the back

Definition of 'Cross-banded'

From: GCIDE
  • Cross-banded \Cross"-band`ed\ (-b?nd`?d), a. A term used when a narrow ribbon of veneer is inserted into the surface of any piece of furniture, wainscoting, etc., so that the grain of it is contrary to the general surface. [1913 Webster]