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Skein [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. A quantity of yarn, thread, or the like, put up together, after it is taken from the reel, -- usually tied in a sort of knot.

2. A metallic strengthening band or thimble on the wooden arm of an axle.

3. A flight of wild fowl (wild geese or the like).

Skeine [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Crossing Roget’s Thesaurus §219

N. crossing, intersection, interdigitation, # decussation, transversion, convolution, level crossing, reticulation, network, inosculation, anastomosis, intertexture, mortise, net, plexus, web, mesh, twill, skein, sleeve, felt, lace, wicker, mat, matting, plait, trellis, wattle, lattice, grating, grille, gridiron, tracery, fretwork, filigree, reticle, tissue, netting, mokes, rivulation, cross, chain, wreath, braid, cat's cradle, knot, entangle, cloth, linen, muslin, cambric &c. webfoot

Adv. cross, thwart, athwart, transversely, at grade, crosswise, 3, centrical dimensions general