metal cross

collocation in English

meaningsofmetalandcross

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metal
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈmet.əl/us
/ˈmet̬.əl/
a chemical element, such as iron or gold, or a mixture of such elements, such as steel, that is generally hard and strong, and through which electricity and heat ...
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cross
adjective
uk
/krɒs/us
/krɑːs/
mainly UK
annoyed ...
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(Definition ofmetalandcrossfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It includes a dome enclosed in a metal band with outward protruding thorns and a toweringmetalcrossrising skyward.
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There are three octagonal spires, each lighted by eight windows, with an onion dome roof and ametalcrosson top.
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The path to the peak is marked by small white crosses and the peak itself is topped by a largemetalcross.
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Ametalcrossin the tube casts a shadow, demonstrating that the rays travel in straight lines.
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A less common style usesmetalcrossbraces instead of wood.
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It was redressed and re-erected with a smallmetalcrosson top, but it never had the same appearance.
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The only structure that remains is a church tower with a hugemetalcrossright in the middle of the lake.
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Around 1890, ametalcrosswas placed at the top of the tower.
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The top of the roof is decorated with a blue-and-white zigzag pattern and carries an elaboratemetalcrosswith a bell.
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It has a standing-seammetalcross-gable roof with octagonal cupola.
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At the chancel end and over the porch aremetalcrossfinials.
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A largemetalcrosssurmounts the finial of the spire.
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David is to ametalcross, then submerged in a special glass tank. 2004.
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Each of these consists of a circle in which there are five holes which formerly held metal crosses.
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