1
: the act or action of crossing: such as
a
: a traversing or traveling across
b
: an opposing, blocking, or thwarting especially in an unfair or dishonest manner
Examples of crossing in a Sentence
Stop at the railroad crossing.
a crossing for ferry boats
the crossing of a mountain range
a weeklong crossing of the Atlantic Ocean
Recent Examples on the Web
The last time border crossings were at 1,500 a day was in July 2020, a few months into the coronavirus pandemic.
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Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 4 June 2024
Kan, the Israeli public broadcaster, reported on Thursday night that Israel and Egypt had agreed in principle to reopen the crossing, but the most fundamental question, who would operate it on the Gaza side, remained unanswered.
—Thomas Fuller, New York Times, 30 May 2024
Unlawful crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border are down by more than 50% in May compared to the record high reported in December — a trend administration officials have attributed to their policies and efforts by Mexican officials to stop migrants from traveling north.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 30 May 2024
Last week, the final girder was installed on the crossing, completing the foundation and marking a construction milestone.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
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Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 4 June 2024
Kan, the Israeli public broadcaster, reported on Thursday night that Israel and Egypt had agreed in principle to reopen the crossing, but the most fundamental question, who would operate it on the Gaza side, remained unanswered.
—Thomas Fuller, New York Times, 30 May 2024
Unlawful crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border are down by more than 50% in May compared to the record high reported in December — a trend administration officials have attributed to their policies and efforts by Mexican officials to stop migrants from traveling north.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 30 May 2024
Last week, the final girder was installed on the crossing, completing the foundation and marking a construction milestone.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
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“Crossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crossing. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.
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crossing
noun
cross·ing
ˈkrȯ-siŋ 
1
a
: the act of one that crosses
b
: a voyage across water
c
: the act or process of interbreeding or hybridizing
2
: a place where a street or stream is crossed
3
: a place where two things (as a street and a railroad track) cross
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