Cross

A cross is a geometrical figure consisting of two lines or bars crossing each other at a 90° angle, dividing one or two of the lines in half.

Crosses are often used as symbols:

• The Christian symbol for God and, especially, Jesus. See Christian cross
• The Red Cross as a symbol for medical care in most of the world, (the Red Crescent being used in Islamic countries).
• The plus sign (+).
• The Chinese character for number ten. See Chinese numerals.
• Any number of figures used in heraldry; see heraldic cross[?].
• The Ancient Egyptian Ankh is also a cross.
• As is the Nazi Swastika

See High cross for tall Celtic crosses in Britain and Ireland.