I. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ verb
Etymology: cross (V) + file (to rub)
: to file by applying pressure against the work with no pressure on the return
II. verb
Etymology: cross (V) + file (to arrange)
intransitive verb
: to register as a candidate in the primary elections of more than one political party
transitive verb
: to register (a person) as a candidate for more than one party
is nominally cross-filed as a Republican — Gladwin Hill