Crossing ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Crossing ( noun )

1. The act of moving or going across a specified place or thing.
2. An intersection of two or more roads, paths, or tracks.
3. A place where a railway or road is crossed by another railway or road.
4. A place where a ship or boats cross a river or other body of water.

Origin:

Middle english crosing, from old english cræs(s)ung (in sense 2 of the noun), from cræs(s)ian "to cross", from latin cruciare "to torture, crucify".

Examples:

1. The crossing of the street was dangerous because of the heavy traffic.
2. The crossing of the railway tracks was closed for repairs.
3. The ferry provides a crossing for cars and pedestrians.
4. The crossing of the border was difficult because of the strict customs regulations.
5. The road crossing was closed for construction, so we had to take a detour.

(As a verb)

Crossing ( verb )

1. The act of moving or going across a specified place or thing.
2. An intersection of two or more roads, paths, or tracks.
3. A place where a railway or road is crossed by another railway or road.
4. A place where a ship or boats cross a river or other body of water.

Origin:

Middle english crosing, from old english cræs(s)ung (in sense 2 of the noun), from cræs(s)ian "to cross", from latin cruciare "to torture, crucify".

Examples:

1. The crossing of the street was dangerous because of the heavy traffic.
2. The crossing of the railway tracks was closed for repairs.
3. The ferry provides a crossing for cars and pedestrians.
4. The crossing of the border was difficult because of the strict customs regulations.
5. The road crossing was closed for construction, so we had to take a detour.