I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: in (IV) + cross (n.)
1. : an individual produced by crossing inbred lines of the same breed or strain — compare incrossbred
2. : an instance or act of crossing inbred lines of the same breed or strain
II. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ transitive verb
Etymology: in (II) + cross (v.)
: to interbreed (inbred lines of a breed or strain)