Definitions
There are 13 meanings of the word
Crossing.
How to pronounce crossing:
US
Crossing - as a noun
Traveling across
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
travel9traveling13travelling14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A point where two lines (paths or arcs etc.) intersect
A junction where one street or road crosses another
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carrefour14crossroad12crossway16intersection14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
junction17Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crossover14crosswalk18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
path9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cross7crossbreeding19hybridisation22hybridization31hybridizing30interbreeding17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conjugation21coupling13mating9pairing10sexual unionunion5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A voyage across a body of water (usually across the atlantic ocean)
Crossing - as a verb
To make or form a cross.
To move relatively.
(social) to oppose.
To cross-fertilize or crossbreed.
Example: "They managed to cross a sheep with a goat."
To stamp or mark (a cheque) in such a way as to prevent it being cashed, thus requiring it to be deposited into a bank account.
Crossing - as an adjective
Extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction.
Example Sentences
"The pedestrian waited at the zebra crossing for the cars to pass."
"The hikers used a bridge to reach the other side of the river crossing."
"I always get nervous when I approach a railway crossing."
"The road was closed due to a dangerous river crossing."
"We encountered a challenging mountain crossing during our expedition."
Word Game Points
Is CROSSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, crossing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CROSSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is CROSSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, crossing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCROSSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is CROSSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, crossing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCROSSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
