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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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