I.across [brit. angl. əˈkrɒs, am. angl. əˈkrɔs, əˈkrɑs]PREDL.Across frequently occurs as the second element in certain verb combinations (come across, run across, lean across etc.); for translations, look at the appropriate verb entry (come, run, lean
etc.). - Note that attraverso can be the Italian translation of both across and through.
The wings of the scaffold opened wide till they covered the square from side to side; and the monster cross-beam, looking down, cast its shadow across the town.