cross vs traverse

cross and traverse both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cross	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
traverse	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, cross and traverse are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of cross include cover, cut across, cut through, get across, get over, pass over, track.

As verbs, cross and traverse are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of cross include span, sweep.

cross (noun)	traverse (noun)
(genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids	taking a zigzag path on skis
(genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species	travel across
a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece	a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it
a marking that consists of lines that cross each other	a horizontal beam that extends across something
any affliction that causes great suffering

cross (adjective)	traverse (adjective)
extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
annoyed and irritable

cross (verb)	traverse (verb)
breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties	deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit
trace a line through or across	travel across or pass over
travel across or pass over	to cover or extend over an area or time period
meet and pass
meet at a point
fold so as to resemble a cross
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
to cover or extend over an area or time period