crossing

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈkɹɑsɪŋ/
/ˈkɹɒsɪŋ/
/ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

An intersection where roads, lines, or tracks cross.

2 Definition

A place at which a river, railroad, or highway may be crossed.

3 Definition

The act by which terrain or a road etc. is crossed.

4 Definition

A voyage across a body of water

5 Definition

The volume formed by the intersection of chancel, nave and transepts in a cruciform church; often with a tower or cupola over it

6 Definition

Movement into a crossed position.

7 Definition

A pair of intersecting edges.

8 Definition

A pair of parallel lines printed on a cheque

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make or form a cross.

2 Definition

To move relatively.

3 Definition

(social) To oppose.

4 Definition

To cross-fertilize or crossbreed.

Example Sentences
  • They managed to cross a sheep with a goat.
5 Definition

To stamp or mark (a cheque) in such a way as to prevent it being cashed, thus requiring it to be deposited into a bank account.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction.