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Definition of crossing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
pedestrian pathUK place designated for pedestrians to cross a streetUK
- She waited at the crossing for the light to change.
2.
voyagejourney across a body of water
- The crossing took three hours by ferry.
3.
fordUK place where a river or stream can be crossedUK
- We found a shallow crossing in the river.
4.
architectureTECH. intersection of nave and transept in a churchTECH.
- The crossing in the cathedral was beautifully designed.
Adjective
geometryextending or lying across in a crosswise direction
- The crossing pattern on the fabric was intricate.
Images of crossing
place designated for pedestrians to cross a street 
place where a river or stream can be crossed 
intersection of nave and transept in a church
Expressions with crossing
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move from acceptable to unacceptable
You are crossing the line with your rude remarks.
pedestrian crossing marked with broad white stripes
She waited at the zebra crossing for the cars to stop..
place where cows cross a road or path
The sign warns of a cattle crossing ahead.
intersection where railway and road meet at same level
The car stopped at the level crossing.
designated area for students to cross
Drivers must slow down at the school crossing.
designated area for pedestrians to cross a road
Always use the pedestrian crossing for safety.
place where a train and road cross, often marked for safety
The car stopped at the train crossing to let the train pass.
create a necessary solution while already using or doing the activity
The small team must build the bridge while crossing to meet deadlines.
person who helps pedestrians cross streets safely
The crossing guard stopped the cars for the children.
area where a train crosses a road
Be cautious at the railroad crossing.
person who helps children cross roads safely near schools
The school crossing attendant helped the children cross the street.
person helping children cross roads near schools
The school crossing patrol stopped the cars for the children.
designated area for animals to cross roads
Signs marked the wildlife crossing near the forest.
railway crossing with automatic barriers that cover only half the road
The train passed the automatic half-barrier level crossing safely.
intersection of railway and road at the same level
The car stopped at the grade crossing.
pedestrian crossing with traffic lights operated by people crossing
Wait at the pelican crossing until the light turns green.
UK pedestrian crossing with near-side traffic lights and sensors
The puffin crossing ensures safety with its smart sensors.
Origin of crossing
English, cross (go across) + ing (suffix)
Terms with crossing included in their meaning
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crossing motion
from one side to the other side
river crossing
boat transporting people and vehicles regularly
crossing water
cross a body of water by swimming
pattern
network of lines crossing each other forming squares
text removal
remove text by crossing out
pedestrian crossing
button to request a walk signal
crossing
move from one side to the other
air trip effects
tiredness, confusion and poor sleep after crossing many meridians
transportation
elevated path crossing over an obstacle
literal stone
stone used for crossing water or marshes
design
pattern made of crossing lines
movable bridge
bridge that can be raised to prevent crossing
pedestrian crossing
bridge designed for pedestrians to cross over obstacles
crossing barrier
pass to the other side of something
crossing out
cross out an item with a line
border crossing
place at a border for checking people and paperwork
gesture and hope
hope for good luck by crossing fingers
global
involving movement between two states, crossing a national boundary
military
gunfire from multiple directions crossing at a point
road center
two yellow lines showing no crossing allowed
risky behavior
act in a risky or nearly improper way without crossing the line
travel
crossing the Atlantic Ocean
traffic
pedestrian crossing with black and white stripes
security barrier
barrier using electric shocks to deter crossing
Examples of crossing in a sentence
The crossing was busy during rush hour. The crossing was smooth despite the storm. They planned the crossing for early morning. We used the crossing to get to the other side safely. The crossing was marked on the map for travelers. The choir sang beautifully at the crossing.
Tourists admired the crossing during the tour. The crossing lines formed a grid. Crossing paths create a unique design.
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- French:passage piéton, croisé, ...
- German:Fußgängerüberweg, kreuzend, ...
- Italian:passaggio pedonale, incrociato, ...
- Spanish:cruce peatonal, cruzado, ...
- Portuguese:passadeira, transversal, ...
- Chinese:斑马线, 交叉的, ...
- Japanese:横断歩道, 交差する, ...
- Arabic:ممر المشاة, مُتَقَاطِع, ...
- Hebrew:מַעֲבַר חֲצִיָּה, חוֹצֶה, ...
- Russian:пешеходный переход, перекрестный, ...
- Ukrainian:пішохідний перехід, поперечний, ...
- Hindi:पैदल पार पथ, आड़ा, ...
Definition of cross - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
move acrosstr./intr. go from one side to anothertr./intr.
- She crossed the street carefully..
2.
markingtr. mark something with an Xtr.
- He crossed the wrong answer.
3.
oppositiontr. oppose someone's plans or wishestr.
- He crossed his boss by refusing the task.
4.
biologytr. TECH. breed animals or plants using parents of different racestr. TECH.
- They crossed two different breeds of dogs..
5.
religious gestureintr. TECH. make the Christian hand gesture over forehead, chest, shouldersintr. TECH.
- She crossed herself before entering the church.
Noun
1.
religionsymbol of Christianity
- She wore a cross around her neck.
2.
mathematicsshape with two intersecting lines
- The cross on the map marks the treasure.
3.
executionwooden structure for execution
- The cross was used in ancient Roman times.
4.
intersectionUS place where roads intersectUS
- We met at the cross in the village.
5.
burdendifficult situation to endure
- His illness is a cross he must bear.
6.
sportsTECH. pass from the side in soccerTECH.
- He made a perfect cross to the striker.
7.
biologyTECH. animal or plant from crossbreedingTECH.
- The mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey.
8.
boxingTECH. straight punch in boxingTECH.
- He landed a cross to his opponent's jaw.
Adjective
1.
- She was cross after missing the bus.
2.
positionlying or placed across
- The logs were laid cross to form a barrier..
3.
relationshipinvolving interchange or reciprocal
- They had a cross agreement to share resources.
Expressions with cross
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hope strongly for good luck or a successful result
We cross fingers that the interview goes well tomorrow.
remove an item from a list by drawing a line through it
She decided to cross off milk from her shopping list..
draw a line through something to show it is removed
She crossed out the wrong answer on her test.
move from one side to another
She will cross over the bridge.
meet or encounter someone by chance
We cross paths at the coffee shop occasionally..
to finish a race by passing the finish line
She crossed the line first and won the marathon..
move from one side of the tracks to the other
He crossed the tracks to reach the other platform.
become angry or annoyed with someone
She might get cross with you if you are late.
hope for good luck by crossing fingers
I will cross my fingers for your exam.
become a thought briefly
It didn't cross my mind to call her.
occur to someone as an idea
The solution never crossed his mind.
difficult burden or responsibility someone must deal with
Dealing with his illness is his cross to bear.
hope for a good outcome
Cross your fingers; the interview results come out today.
come into your thoughts briefly
Did it ever cross your mind that she might be right?
become angry or annoyed with someone or something
She tends to get cross when things don't go her way.
meet or encounter someone or something by chance
I hope I never cross his path again.
go past striking workers to work
She decided to cross the picket lines to work.
check every small detail carefully before finishing
She always dots the i's and crosses the t's on her reports.
in a way that causes misunderstanding or conflict
They were talking at cross purposes during the meeting.
go beyond an accepted limit or boundary
The politician crossed a red line with his controversial speech.
promise that something is true or sincere
I cross my heart, I didn't take it.
make the sign of the cross on oneself
She crossed herself before entering the church.
be said or mentioned by someone
That idea never crossed my lips.
meet someone by chance
I crossed his path at the grocery store.
Origin of cross
Old Norse, kross (cross)
Examples of cross in a sentence
They crossed the river by boat. She crossed her name off the list. The teacher crossed the incorrect options. She crossed the committee by blocking the proposal. Don’t cross your partner over a minor decision. Scientists aim to cross different plant species for better yield.
Farmers often cross animals to enhance traits. He crossed himself as the procession passed by. Before the exam, he crossed himself for good luck. The cross is a central symbol in many churches. He made the sign of the cross before entering the room. Draw a cross beside each correct answer. The child made a cross with two straight sticks. The condemned man was tied to the cross. The cross stood tall on the hill. The cross was busy with traffic all day. A statue was erected at the cross to honor the hero. Caring for his family is a cross he carries. The loss was a cross she struggled with. The winger delivered a cross into the penalty area. A well-timed cross can change the game's outcome. A liger is a cross of a lion and a tiger. The new plant is a cross of two species. The cross caught him off guard. His cross was too quick to dodge. The teacher was cross with the noisy class. He became cross when his plans were canceled. The beams were placed cross to support the roof. The wires were arranged cross to prevent tangling. Their cross collaboration led to innovation. A cross partnership was formed between the companies.
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- French:traverser, croix, ...
- German:überqueren, Kreuz, ...
- Italian:oltrepassare, croce, ...
- Spanish:atravesar, cruz, ...
- Portuguese:atravessar, cruz, ...
- Chinese:越过, 十字架, ...
- Japanese:渡る, 十字架, ...
- Arabic:عَبَرَ, صَلِيب, ...
- Hebrew:לַחֲצוֹת, צְלָב, ...
- Russian:переходить, крест, ...
- Ukrainian:переходити, хрест, ...
- Hindi:पार करना, क्रूस, ...
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