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crossing

/ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/ noun B1
  1. Cross-breeding. (countable, uncountable)
  2. Opposition; thwarting. (countable, uncountable)
  3. An intersection where roads, lines, or tracks cross. (countable, uncountable)
  4. A place at which a river, railroad, or highway may be crossed. (countable, uncountable) · Please, cross at the crossing.
  5. The act by which terrain or a road etc. is crossed. (countable, uncountable)
  6. A voyage across a body of water. (countable, uncountable)
  7. The volume formed by the intersection of chancel, nave and transepts in a cruciform church; often with a tower or cupola over it. (countable, uncountable)
  8. Movement into a crossed position. (countable, uncountable)

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“Bah,” said Cavalcanti, crossing his arms, “one has friends.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 988 · C1
As he was crossing through the water he lost his footing, stumbled and fell, and not being able to rise on account of his load, groaned heavily.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 57 · B2
We have seen that on the first rumor which reached the salon he had gradually approached the door, and crossing two or three rooms at last disappeared.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 973 · C1
A gendarme was crossing the court.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 981 · C1

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