Synonyms for crossing

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kraw-sing, kros-ing

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkrɔ sɪŋ, ˈkrɒs ɪŋ

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Définition of crossing

Origin : "ill-tempered," 1630s, probably from 16c. sense of "contrary, athwart," especially with reference to winds and sailing ships, from cross (n.). Cross-purposes "contradictory intentions" is from 1660s.

noun pathway to traverse larger path

Example sentences :

Thoughts of crossing the stream by swimming occurred to him.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Your crossing the Santee must depend upon your own discretion.
Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James

The tower rises above the crossing, and is crowned by sixteen pinnacles.
Extract from : « Yorkshire Painted And Described » by Gordon Home

When, in crossing the Clos-Marie, he lifted his head, he saw that she was kissing the flowers.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

But what dignitary is this crossing from the other side to greet the governor?
Extract from : « Main Street » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Crossing over to his desk with headlong strides, he sat down violently.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

She went up to Cornelius, crossing her arms on her heaving breast.
Extract from : « The Black Tulip » by Alexandre Dumas (Pere)

But the poor little sisters were trembling and crossing themselves all the time.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

I forgot all my discomforts and the weariness of the twelve days' crossing.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

No relief for him but crossing and uncrossing his legs from time to time.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

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