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Meaning of the word crossing in English

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crossing

US /ˈkrɑː.sɪŋ/
UK /ˈkrɑː.sɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

a place where roads or railways cross each other

Example:
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Be careful when you approach the railway crossing.
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The pedestrian crossing is clearly marked.
Synonym:
intersectionjunctioncrossroadstraverseford
2.

the action of moving or extending across something

Example:
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The illegal crossing of the border led to their arrest.
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The bird's crossing of the ocean was a remarkable feat.
Synonym:
traversepassagetransitjourneyvoyage
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crosscross-countrycross trainerrailroad crossingcross sectioncross-eyedcross-check