Definitie & Betekenis van "crossing"

Crossing

ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD

kruising, overgang

the place where two streets or roads cross each other

Example

The traffic light turned green, allowing vehicles to proceed through the busy crossing.

Het verkeerslicht werd groen, waardoor voertuigen het drukke kruispunt konden oversteken.

He waited patiently at the crossing for the oncoming traffic to clear before making a left turn.

Hij wachtte geduldig bij de kruising op het voorbijgaand verkeer om te klaren voordat hij linksaf sloeg.

oversteekplaats, voetgangersoversteekplaats

a place where one is able to safely cross something, particularly a street

What is a "crossing"?

A crossing is a designated place where people or vehicles can safely move from one side of a road or path to the other. It can refer to pedestrian crossings, where people walk across the street, or railway crossings, where a road intersects with railroad tracks, allowing vehicles and pedestrians to pass over. Crossings are often found at intersections, busy streets, or other points where travel between two areas is needed. They are typically marked with signs, lines, or signals to help guide and ensure the safety of those crossing.

Example

The children waited at the crossing for the traffic light to turn green.

She used the pedestrian crossing to get to the other side of the busy road.

oversteek, kruising

traveling across

oversteek, vaart

a trip or journey from one place to another by going over a large area of water like an ocean or a sea

Example

The ship made a smooth crossing to the island.

Their crossing of the Atlantic took five days.

kruising, overgang

(genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids

kruising, kruispunt

a point where two lines (paths or arcs etc.) intersect

doorwaadbare plaats, wade

a shallow area in a stream that can be forded

kruising, kruisruimte

the area in a church where the nave, transepts, and choir intersect, often marked by a dome or tower

What is a "crossing"?

In architecture, a crossing is the area in a church where the nave, the main part of the church, intersects with the transept, the side part that crosses the nave. This intersection often forms a large, open space that is sometimes covered by a dome or tower. The crossing is an important architectural feature in many large churches and cathedrals, as it often serves as a focal point and adds to the overall grandeur of the building.

word family

cross

Verb

crossing

Noun

overcrossing

Noun

overcrossing

Noun