crossing in English
- crossing⇄crossing, noun.
1. the place where lines or tracks cross; intersection.
Ex. ""Railroad crossing! Stop! Look! Listen!""
2. the place at which a street or river may be crossed.
Ex. White lines mark the crossing.
3. the act of
crossing in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
Crossing
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb (Present Participle of 'Cross')
Pronunciation
IPA: /ˈkrɒs.ɪŋ/ (British), /ˈkrɔː.sɪŋ/ (American)
Definitions
- The act of moving across something, such as a road, river, or intersection.
- A place where roads, railway tracks, or paths intersect.
- The act of traveling across a body of water.
- In genetics, the process of breeding two different species or varieties.
Usage Examples
- She waited at the pedestrian crossing before crossing the street.
- The train stopped at the railway crossing.
- Their ship made a smooth crossing across the Atlantic Ocean.
- The crossing of these two plant species resulted in a hybrid variety.
Etymology
Derived from Old English "cros" (from Latin "crux") and Middle English "crossen," meaning "to go across." The noun usage developed later to describe intersections and travel routes.
Synonyms
- Intersection
- Passage
- Junction
- Transit
- Traversing
Antonyms
- Barrier
- Dead end
- Blockade
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Cruce | /ˈkruθe/ (Spain), /ˈkruse/ (Latin America) |
| French | Passage | /pa.saʒ/ |
| German | Übergang | /ˈyːbɐɡaŋ/ |
| Hindi | पार करना (Pār karnā) | /pɑːr kər.nɑː/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 过境 (Guò jìng) | /ɡuò t͡ɕìŋ/ |
| Japanese | 横断 (Ōdan) | /oːdan/ |
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Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈkrɒs.ɪŋ/
- American English: /ˈkrɔː.sɪŋ/
- Australian English: /ˈkrɒs.ɪŋ/
Historical Usage
The word "crossing" has been used since the Middle Ages to describe the act of moving across obstacles. In modern contexts, it is commonly associated with pedestrian crossings, railway crossings, and nautical voyages.
Cultural Nuances
In some cultures, "crossing" has symbolic meanings, such as in religious or spiritual contexts (e.g., "crossing over" to the afterlife). It also appears in idioms like "crossing paths" (meaning an unexpected meeting) or "crossing the line" (indicating a boundary violation).
More Information
Crossings play an essential role in transportation infrastructure, ensuring safe navigation for pedestrians and vehicles. They are also significant in genetics, where crossing different species or breeds leads to new hybrids.