POLYGONS A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site cross Maltese cross A shape that consists in its most basic form of an upright section and a transverse section. The Latin cross has the shape of an irregular dodecahedron with a single (vertical) line of symmetry, and can be folded up to make a cube. Many Western medieval churches have a Latin cross plan, with a long nave, north and south transcepts, and a chancel or chevet. The Greek cross has the shape of a "+" sign, has four lines of symmetry, and is used as the emblem of the Red Cross organization. A version of the Greek cross that has flared ends is also known as the crux immissa or cross patée. A cross of Saint Andrews is an ordinary Greek cross rotated through 45°, and is also called the crux decussata; it served as the basis for the multiplication sign. A cross of Saint Anthony takes the form of a capital T. The Maltese cross is an irregular dodecahedron whose cross pieces flange out from the center. Related category    • POLYGONS Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP