crossing

[kraw-sing, kros-ing] / ˈkrɔ sɪŋ, ˈkrɒs ɪŋ /

NOUN

pathway to traverse larger path

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bridge crossroad intersection junction overpass passage

STRONG

cloverleaf crosswalk crossway decussation exchange grating gridiron interchange loop network screen traversal traverse underpass

WEAK

grade crossing

Example Sentences

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Israel opened the crossing on Sunday in what it called a pilot program to ensure that it worked properly.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last week, border police stopped a car crossing from Hong Kong into the neighboring mainland Chinese city of Shenzhen.

From The Wall Street Journal

Today, the Sudanese transport company Tarco operates daily crossings, carrying around 200 passengers per trip from the modern port of Suakin, within sight of the ancient city and its impoverished environs.

From Barron's

The crossing is set to open on Sunday on a trial basis to allow the passage of wounded individuals, ahead of a regular reopening scheduled for Monday, three sources at the crossing said.

From Barron's

The latest violence comes as Israel announced it would reopen the crucial Rafa crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Sunday, a key demand by humanitarian organisations.

From Barron's

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