straightacross

Straightacross is a term used to describe movement, routing, or alignment that follows a straight line across a space, rather than a curved or indirect path. In everyday language, phrases like "go straight across" convey the idea of crossing from one side to the opposite side along a direct line. In technical contexts the form straight across is usually written as two words; the concatenated form straightacross appears in branding, file names, or online handles but is less common in standard writing.

In geometry and measurement, the straight across distance between two points refers to the Euclidean distance, the direct line segment connecting them, as opposed to routes that follow curves or detours. In navigation and urban planning, declaring a route as straight across implies aiming for the most direct crossing, though environmental constraints such as terrain, infrastructure, or safety considerations can require deviations.

In sport and games, a straight-across pass or run describes a direct line from one point to another across the field or court, typically intended to reduce lateral movement and increase immediacy of contact or scoring potential. The term can also appear in everyday instruction, signage, and design descriptions to indicate a direct or unobstructed crossing.

Etymology and usage notes: The phrase uses the preposition across as a directional modifier. It is commonly spelled as two words in standard English; the concatenated form occurs mainly in non-standard contexts, branding, or digital identifiers. Related terms include straight line, direct route, and direct crossing.