'crossover' definitions:

Definition of 'crossover'

From: WordNet
noun
The interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis [syn: crossing over, crossover]
noun
A voter who is registered as a member of one political party but who votes in the primary of another party [syn: crossover voter, crossover]
noun
The appropriation of a new style (especially in popular music) by combining elements of different genres in order to appeal to a wider audience; "a jazz-classical crossover album"
noun
A path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other [syn: crossing, crosswalk, crossover]

Definition of 'crossover'

From: GCIDE
  • crossover \crossover\ n.
  • 1. (genetics) the interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis.
  • Syn: crossing over. [WordNet 1.5]
  • 2. a structure, such as a bridge, bearing a path for crossing over a river or highway. [PJC]
  • 3. votes from members of one political party cast for candidates of another party; -- called also {crossover vote}; as, there was a high crossover in this election. [PJC]
  • 4. a member of one political party who votes for a candidate of another party; -- called also crossover voter. [PJC]
  • 5. (Plumbing) a U-shaped section of pipe which serves to pass one pipeline over another which is directly in its path. [PJC]

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