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Saltire

Noun

A saltire is a cross-shaped heraldic charge. It consists of two diagonal lines crossing each other in the shape of an X.

Example sentence: The national flag of Scotland, known as the Saltire, features a white diagonal cross on a blue field.

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Noun

A saltire is a diagonal cross-shaped road junction or intersection.

Example sentence: The drivers had to navigate through the saltire to switch between the highways.

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Noun

In heraldry, a saltire is a coat of arms featuring a diagonal cross or a representation of a diagonal cross.

Example sentence: The noble family's crest bore a red saltire on a gold background.

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