CROSSINGS Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word crossings. (close relations)
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crossroad | nounn | |||||||
noun • a junction where one street or road crosses another | ||||||||
intersection | nounn | |||||||
noun • a point where lines intersect • a junction where one street or road crosses another • a point or set of points common to two or more geometric configurations • the set of elements common to two or more sets • a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena • the act of intersecting (as joining by causing your path to intersect your target's path) | ||||||||
bridge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc. • a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected • something resembling a bridge in form or function • the hard ridge that forms the upper part of the nose • any of various card games based on whist for four players • a wooden support that holds the strings up • a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth • the link between two lenses; rests on the nose • an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands verb • connect or reduce the distance between • make a bridge across • cross over on a bridge | ||||||||
crossing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • traveling across • a shallow area in a stream that can be forded • a point where two lines (paths or arcs etc.) intersect • a junction where one street or road crosses another • a path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other • (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids • a voyage across a body of water (usually across the Atlantic Ocean) | ||||||||
junction | nounn | |||||||
noun • the place where two or more things come together • the state of being joined together • the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made • something that joins or connects • an act of joining or adjoining things | ||||||||
passage | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of passing from one state or place to the next • a section of text; particularly a section of medium length • a way through or along which someone or something may pass • the passing of a law by a legislative body • a journey usually by ship • a short section of a musical composition • a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass • a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another • the motion of one object relative to another • the act of passing something to another person | ||||||||
path | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a course of conduct • a way especially designed for a particular use • an established line of travel or access • a line or route along which something travels or moves | ||||||||
transit | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod • a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods • a journey usually by ship verb • make a passage or journey from one place to another • pass across (a sign or house of the zodiac) or pass across (the disk of a celestial body or the meridian of a place) • revolve (the telescope of a surveying transit) about its horizontal transverse axis in order to reverse its direction • cause or enable to pass through | ||||||||
traverse | verbv | |||||||
noun • a horizontal beam that extends across something • a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it • taking a zigzag path on skis • travel across verb • travel across or pass over • to cover or extend over an area or time period • deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit | ||||||||
carrefour | nounn | |||||||
noun • a junction where one street or road crosses another | ||||||||
cross | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry • a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece • a marking that consists of lines that cross each other • any affliction that causes great suffering • (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species • (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids adjective satellite • extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis • annoyed and irritable verb • travel across or pass over • meet at a point • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of • fold so as to resemble a cross • to cover or extend over an area or time period • meet and pass • trace a line through or across • breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties | ||||||||
crossbreeding | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids • reproduction by parents of different races (especially by white and non-white persons) | ||||||||
crossover | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis • a voter who is registered as a member of one political party but who votes in the primary of another party • the appropriation of a new style (especially in popular music) by combining elements of different genres in order to appeal to a wider audience • a path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other | ||||||||
crosswalk | nounn | |||||||
noun • a path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other | ||||||||
crossway | nounn | |||||||
noun • a junction where one street or road crosses another | ||||||||
ford | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a shallow area in a stream that can be forded • United States film maker (1896-1973) • the act of crossing a stream or river by wading or in a car or on a horse • grandson of Henry Ford (1917-1987) • son of Henry Ford (1893-1943) • English writer and editor (1873-1939) • 38th President of the United States; appointed vice president and succeeded Nixon when Nixon resigned (1913-2006) • United States manufacturer of automobiles who pioneered mass production (1863-1947) verb • cross a river where it's shallow | ||||||||
hybridisation | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids | ||||||||
hybridization | nounn | |||||||
noun • (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids | ||||||||
hybridizing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids | ||||||||
interbreeding | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids • reproduction by parents of different races (especially by white and non-white persons) |