crossing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of passing or moving from one side to the other of a barrier, line, or road.

  - "He made a crossing over the bridge."
  - "The refugees made a dangerous crossing into the neighboring country."

• Noun

  A place where people or vehicles pass from one side to the other.

  - "The train station was a major crossing point for refugees."
  - "The crossing guard helped children cross the street."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

cross-fertilize , crossbreed

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crossing
closes , proses , poses

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Variants

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Etymology

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From Old English crosian, meaning 'to go across'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world is the Capilano Suspension Bridge in Canada.

2. The term 'crossing guard' comes from the military term 'guard of honor'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Crossroads: A place where four or more roads meet or intersect.

2. Crossing guard: A person who helps children and pedestrians cross the street safely.

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Culture

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Crossing is a common action in daily life and has been depicted in various forms of art and literature. For instance, the famous painting 'Washington Crossing the Delaware' by Emanuel Leutze portrays George Washington leading his troops across the Delaware River during the Revolutionary War.

How to Memorize "crossing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself physically crossing a road or a bridge.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crossing' with the image of a road or a bridge.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'crossing': 'John enjoys crossing rivers on a boat.'

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