Short or long pass (5)
I believe the answer is:
cross
'pass' is the definition.
(I know that cross is a kind of pass)
I don't understand the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for cross that I've seen before include "Traverse - displeased" , "On soccer pitch pass" , "Annoyed; symbol" , "Irate" , "Angry, hybrid" .)