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crossing

cros·sing

UK/ˈkɹɒsɪŋ/ US/ˈkɹɔːsɪŋ/ common

noun

1.
2.

a shallow area in a stream that can be forded

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3.

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

4.

a junction where one street or road crosses another

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5.

a path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other

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6.

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

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7.

a voyage across a body of water (usually across the Atlantic Ocean)

Origin

By surface analysis, cross + -ing.

Phrases

  • barrow crossing
  • Capels Crossing
  • Caroline Crossing
  • common crossing
  • Coutts Crossing
  • crossing guard
  • crossing keeper
  • crossing loop

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