kreuzen

v. cross, hybridize, crossbreed, cross two animals or plants from different breeds or species; make the sign of the cross; cause to fail; annoy, bother; cruise, tack

n. cross, upright post with a transverse piece upon which people were once put to death; symbol which resembles this structure; sharp, musical tone half a step higher than a given note

BEATING
Tacking, To sail against the wind by sailing on alternate tacks