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crossing

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkrɔːsɪŋ/ · UK /ˈkrɒsɪŋ/

Forms: crossings

crossing means: A place where people or vehicles can go across a road, river, or railway.

noun

PLACE TO CROSSA2

A place where people or vehicles can go across a road, river, or railway.

  • Use the crossing near the school.
  • The bridge provides a safe river crossing.
  • Two new pedestrian crossings opened last week.

Common phrases: pedestrian crossing, river crossing, use a crossing

ROADS MEETINGB2

A place where roads or railway tracks meet and pass across one another.

  • A train blocked the railway crossing.
  • The crossing where the two tracks meet needs repairs.
  • Drivers must stop at this level crossing.

Similar words: intersection, junction

Common phrases: railway crossing, road crossing, level crossing

Questions about crossing

What does crossing mean?

A place where people or vehicles can go across a road, river, or railway.

What is crossing in other languages?

Türkçe: geçit · Español: paso · Français: passage · Deutsch: Übergang · Italiano: attraversamento · 日本語: 横断歩道

How do you pronounce crossing?

In American English /ˈkrɔːsɪŋ/; in British English /ˈkrɒsɪŋ/.

How do you use crossing in a sentence?

Use the crossing near the school. The bridge provides a safe river crossing.

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