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crossingnoun
crossings
pl
UK
/ˈkrɒs.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈkrɔː.sɪŋ/
Translations
The traffic light at the crossing was red.
Светофор на перекрёстке был красным.
The pedestrian crossing is located near the school.
Пешеходный переход находится рядом со школой.
The river crossing was difficult due to the strong current.
Переправа через реку была сложной из-за сильного течения.
Additional translations
пересечение
перекрытие
Definitions
A place where roads, lines, or paths intersect or cross each other.
The pedestrian crossing was busy with people heading to work.
A journey across a body of water, such as a sea or river.
The ferry crossing took about an hour to reach the island.
A place where a railway line is crossed by a road or path.
The train slowed down as it approached the level crossing.
The act of moving across something.
The crossing of the desert took several days.
The interbreeding of different species, breeds, or varieties.
The crossing of a horse and a donkey results in a mule.
Synonyms
intersection
junction
crossroad
passage
ford
way
thoroughfare
crossingadjective
more crossing
Comp.
most crossing
Super.
Used attributively (e.g., "crossing guard") to modify another noun.
Definitions
Relating to or designating a pedestrian crossing or similar place where something may cross.
The council installed additional crossing lights near the school.
crossinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkrɒs.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈkrɔː.sɪŋ/
Used attributively to modify nouns (e.g., crossing guard, crossing gates)
Definitions
Serving to cross, intersect, or facilitate crossing.
Crossing gates were installed at the busy railway junction.
crossverb

crossing

Gerund

crossed
Past Simple
crossed
Past Participle
crossing
Gerund
UK
/krɒs/
US
/krɔs/
Translations
We need to cross the river to reach the village.
Нам нужно пересекать реку, чтобы добраться до деревни.
Please wait for the light to turn green before you cross the street.
Пожалуйста, подождите, пока загорится зеленый свет, прежде чем перейти улицу.
They had to cross the desert to get to the oasis.
Им пришлось переправляться через пустыню, чтобы добраться до оазиса.
She decided to cross herself before entering the church.
Она решила перекрестить себя перед входом в церковь.
Additional translations
скрестить
Definitions
To move from one side to the other side of something.
She decided to cross the street to get to the park.
To pass or extend over something.
The bridge crosses the river at its widest point.
To oppose or thwart someone or something.
He didn't want to cross his boss by disagreeing with the plan.
To intersect or meet at a point.
The two roads cross just outside the town.
To make the sign of the cross as a religious gesture.
She crossed herself before entering the church.
To breed (animals or plants) by mating individuals of different breeds, varieties, or species.
Scientists crossed the two strains to develop a disease-resistant crop.
To draw or place a line or lines across something, especially as a mark of cancellation or emphasis.
She crossed his name off the guest list once he declined the invitation.
Synonyms
intersect
transverse
pass
traverse
overlap
crisscross
crossnoun
Definitions
A structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution.
The cross is a symbol of Christianity, representing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
A mark, object, or figure formed by two intersecting lines or pieces.
She placed a cross on the map to indicate the location of the treasure.
A hybrid animal or plant resulting from a crossbreeding.
The new breed of dog is a cross between a poodle and a golden retriever.
A trial or affliction that one has to bear.
Dealing with the constant noise from the construction site was a cross he had to bear.
A movement from one side to another, especially in sports.
The player made a perfect cross to his teammate, who scored the winning goal.
A powerful straight punch delivered over an opponent's lead arm in boxing.
The fighter ended the match with a devastating right cross.
crosspreposition
Definitions
Across; on or to the other side of.
They live just cross the road from the school.
crossadjective
Definitions
Annoyed or angry.
She was feeling cross after the long and tiring meeting.
Placed or lying across; transverse.
The builder installed a cross beam to strengthen the frame.
crossadverb
Definitions
In a crosswise direction; across from one side to another.
The plank was laid cross the ditch so we could walk over.
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