Crossings Meaning in English
word · lemma: crossing
ˈkɹɔsɪŋz
KRAW-singz
kɹˈɒsɪŋz
kros-INGZ
Definition
Places where people, vehicles, or animals can cross a road, railway, or river, especially marked spots like crosswalks or bridges.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural and used for physical locations ('railway crossings', 'pedestrian crossings'). Collocates with 'railroad', 'zebra', 'road', and 'pedestrian'. Not used for metaphorical 'crossings' (like moral boundaries).
Spanish: cruces (calles, vías) - pasos peatonalesPortuguese (BR): passagens (ruas, vias) - faixas de pedestresPortuguese (PT): passagens (ruas, vias) - passadeirasChinese (Simplified): 过街处 - 人行横道Chinese (Traditional): 過街處 - 行人穿越道Hindi: चौराहे - पैदल पार पथArabic: معابر (مشاة, طرق)Bengali: ক্রসিং - পারাপার স্থানRussian: переходы - переездыJapanese: 横断歩道 - 踏切Vietnamese: vạch qua đường - điểm giao cắtKorean: 횡단보도 - 건널목Turkish: yaya geçidi - hemzemin geçitUrdu: پیدل گزرگاہیں - کراسنگIndonesian: penyeberangan - perlintasan
Example Sentences
There are two crossings in front of the school.
basic
Always use pedestrian crossings when you cross the street.
basic
The train stopped at the crossings for safety.
basic
During rush hour, the crossings can get really crowded.
natural
Some crossings have flashing lights to warn drivers.
natural
With so many crossings on this road, you have to drive really carefully.
natural