Meaning & Definition of word "Crossing"
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Crossing
/ˈkrɒs.ɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. The act of going across something.
- Example: The crossing of the river was more difficult than they had anticipated.
- 2. A place where two or more roads or paths meet or intersect.
- Example: Be careful when you approach the pedestrian crossing.
- 3. A point where a road or railway crosses another road or railway.
- Example: The train stopped just before the railway crossing.
verb:
- 1. The gerund form of cross, meaning to go across something.
- Example: Crossing the street safely requires vigilance.
Etymology
From the verb 'cross' + suffix '-ing'
Common Phrases and Expressions
railroad crossing:
A place where a railway and a road cross each other.
crossing your fingers:
Wishing for good luck or hoping for a good outcome.
bear crossing:
A warning sign indicating a place where bears may cross the road.
Related Words
cross:
To go from one side to another.
intersection:
The point at which two or more things intersect.
path:
A way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading.
Slang Meanings of crossing
Meaning: Crossing the line
Example Sentence: His rude comments about her personal life were crossing the line.
Meaning: Go for a crossing
Example Sentence: Let’s go for a crossing and see what’s on the other side.