Crossing
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An intersection where roads, lines, or tracks cross A place at which a river, railroad, or highway may be crossed A voyage across a body of water The volume formed by the intersection of chancel, nave and transepts in a cruciform church; often with a tower or cupola over it
Example sentence: What makes you a good citizen makes you a good Christian... Obey the law of your land by not crossing the borders of your nation with Ebola virus.
Cross
Part of speech: preposition
Definition: across
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Transverse; lying across the main direction.Opposite, opposed to.Opposing, adverse; being contrary to what one would hope or wish for.Bad-tempered, angry, annoyed.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To mark with an X.To go from one side of (something) to the other.To travel in a direction or path that will intersect with that of another.To contradict (another) or frustrate the plans of.(reflexive to cross oneself) To make the sign of the cross over oneself.Of both batsmen, to pass each other when running between the wickets in order to score runs.to cross-fertilize or crossbreedto conduct a cross examination; to question a hostile witnessTo pass the ball from one side of the pitch to the other side.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross.A wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion).(usually with the) The cross on which Christ was crucified.A hand gesture made by Catholics in imitation of the shape of the Cross.A modified representation of the crucifixion stake, worn as jewellery or displayed as a symbol of religious devotion.(figurative, from Christ's bearing of the cross) A difficult situation that must be endured.Animal or plant produced by crossbreeding or cross-fertilization.a hook thrown over the opponent's punchA kick in which the ball travels from one side of the pitch to the otherA place where roads intersect and lead off in four directions; a crossroad (common in UK and Irish place names such as Gerrards Cross).A monument that marks such a place. (Also common in UK or Irish place names such as Charing Cross)
Example sentence: I'm not religious. In Spain all 22 players make the sign of the cross before they enter the pitch. If it works all matches must therefore end in a draw.