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Crossover   /krˈɔsˌoʊvər/   Listen
Crossover

noun
1.
The interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis.  Synonym: crossing over.
2.
A voter who is registered as a member of one political party but who votes in the primary of another party.  Synonym: crossover voter.
3.
The appropriation of a new style (especially in popular music) by combining elements of different genres in order to appeal to a wider audience.
4.
A path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other.  Synonyms: crossing, crosswalk.





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