crossing
Translation
crossing, level crossing, sea crossing
Examples
Use the pedestrian crossing to cross the street.
Use the pedestrian crossing to cross the street.
The ferry crossing was rough.
The ferry crossing was rough.
Be careful at the railroad crossing.
Be careful at the level crossing.
Grammar Patterns
((a pedestrian crossing)) a place to cross a road Use the pedestrian crossing.
((a level crossing)) a place where a railway and a road cross Be careful at the level crossing.
Similar Words
intersection, junction, passage
Etymology
From the verb 'to cross' + the '-ing' suffix, which forms a noun indicating a place or action.
Memory Tips
Think of a place where lines (roads, paths, tracks) 'cross' each other.