B1nountraveltransport
US/ˈkrɔː.sɪŋ/
UK/ˈkrɒs.ɪŋ/
a journey across a sea, river or border, or a place where you cross a road or railway
In context
The ferry crossing from Dover to Calais takes about ninety minutes.
Be careful at the pedestrian crossing near the school.
The Atlantic crossing took the early settlers more than two months.
Words that go with crossing
noun + noun
- sea crossingThe sea crossing was rough and many passengers felt sick.
- border crossingThe border crossing was closed at night.
- pedestrian crossingCars must stop at a pedestrian crossing.
- railroad crossingThe truck stalled on the railroad crossing.
- river crossingThe river crossing is closed because of the flood.
adjective + noun
- rough crossingWe had a rough crossing in heavy winds.