cross buck

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(krôsbuk′, kros-)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
cross buck′, [Football.]
  1. Sportan offensive play in which two running backs cross paths and charge into the line on opposite sides, one back receiving the ball from the quarterback and the other back faking possession.

cross•buck  (krôsbuk′, kros-),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Rail TransportanX-shaped warning symbol for vehicular traffic at a railroad grade crossing.
  • cross- + buck3

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