I would say don't confuse the general public with what 'cross' and 'twist' mean to us. A more accurate, though broad definition: Bobbin lace is an off-loom weaving technique; each thread is attached to a bobbin. Pins are employed to maintain the structure of the fabric.
I usually say something like: Bobbin lace is made with multiple threads that are woven and twisted to make the design. Pins are used to hold the stitches in place.
That usually follows the question-- Is that tatting? "No, tatting is a knotted lace made with a shuttle. Bobbin lace is---etc."
I don't use 'cross' and 'twist' of our specific usage in a simple description. The general public equates the two terms as the same thing. If they want to know the stitches, then they get the specific terms with demonstration of the movements.
On a side line, I just had an eBay seller ask me about the term 'tatting' as being a general term for all lace. Maybe I helped educate one seller to proper terms. I can always hope. <G>
Happy lacing, Alice in Oregon - where the weather doesn't know whether to rain or shine.
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