Synonyms for crossing
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : kraw-sing, kros-ing |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkrɔ sɪŋ, ˈkrɒs ɪŋ |
Top 10 synonyms for crossing Other synonyms for the word crossing
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
- 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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