Crossing

/kɹˈɒsɪŋ/

/ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/

Crossing

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

synonyms : crossover

the place where two streets or roads cross each other

synonyms : carrefour

traveling across

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

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

synonyms : cross

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

a shallow area in a stream that can be forded

synonyms : ford

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

Examples

1. We had to change cars at the border crossing to continue our road trip.

2. Trains are required to sound their whistles as they approach a crossing.

3. This powerful barrier almost completely ended illegal crossings.

4. The Soviet artillery counter-volleyed and their troops began the crossing.