crossing
Translation
crossing, crosswalk, intersection
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 railroad crossing.
Grammar Patterns
((a pedestrian crossing)) a place to cross a road Use the pedestrian crossing.
((a railroad crossing)) a place where a railroad and a road cross Be careful at the railroad 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.