CROSSING

Cross″ing, n. [[See Cross, v. t. ]] 1. 1. The act by which anything is crossed; as, the crossing of the ocean.
2. 2. The act of making the sign of the cross. Bp. Hall.
3. 3. The act of interbreeding; a mixing of breeds.
4. 4. Intersection, as of two paths or roads.
5. 5. A place where anything (as a stream) is crossed; a paved walk across a street.
6. 6. Contradiction; thwarting; obstruction.
I do not bear these crossings. Shak.