n. [ See Cross, v. t. ] 1. The act by which anything is crossed; as, the crossing of the ocean. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The act of making the sign of the cross. Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. The act of interbreeding; a mixing of breeds. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. Intersection, as of two paths or roads. [ 1913 Webster ]
5. A place where anything (as a stream) is crossed; a paved walk across a street, or a set of marks across the street pavement indicating that this is a designated location for pedestrians to cross. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
6. Contradiction; thwarting; obstruction. [ 1913 Webster ]
I do not bear these crossings. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]