crossbred

UK
/ˈkrɒs.bred/
US
/ˈkrɔs.brɛd/
crossbredadjective
UK
/ˈkrɒs.bred/
US
/ˈkrɔs.brɛd/
Translations
The farmer raised crossbred cattle for better milk production.
Фермер разводил гибридный скот для лучшего производства молока.
The crossbred plants showed increased resistance to disease.
Смешанные растения показали повышенную устойчивость к болезням.
Definitions
Produced by the mating of individuals of different breeds, varieties, or species.
The crossbred dog exhibited traits from both its Labrador and Poodle parents.
crossbrednoun
crossbreds
pl
UK
/ˈkrɒs.bred/
US
/ˈkrɔs.bred/
Used countably for an individual animal/plant that is the product of crossbreeding.
Definitions
An animal or plant produced by mating individuals of different breeds, varieties, or species.
The farmer added several crossbreds to improve the genetic diversity of his herd.
crossbreedverb

crossbred

Past Simple

crossbred
Past Simple
crossbred
Past Participle
crossbreeding
Gerund
UK
/ˈkrɒsbriːd/
US
/ˈkrɔːsbriːd/
Translations
Scientists often crossbreed different plant species to create new varieties.
Учёные часто скрещивают разные виды растений, чтобы создать новые сорта.
Additional translations
Definitions
To produce a hybrid by mating or breeding two different species, varieties, or breeds.
The farmer decided to crossbreed the two types of cattle to improve milk production.
crossbreednoun
Definitions
An animal or plant that is a mixture of two different breeds, varieties, or species.
The farmer was proud of his new crossbreed, which combined the best traits of both parent species.
A person or thing that is a mixture of two different elements.
The new car model is a crossbreed of a sports car and an SUV, offering both speed and utility.
crossbreedadjective
Definitions
Of or relating to an animal, plant, or thing that is of mixed breed or hybrid origin.
The shelter specializes in finding homes for crossbreed dogs.