"x-over" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: x-overs [plural]
Etymology: From x- (“cross-”) + over. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|x<id:cross-><t:cross->|over}} x- (“cross-”) + over Head templates: {{en-noun|head=x-over}} x-over (plural x-overs)
  1. Abbreviation of crossover. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: crossover
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