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crossing

/ˈkɹɑsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɒsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/

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verb

Kreuzen, überqueren

To make or form a cross.

Examples :

"The artist was crossing the lines of the drawing to create a pattern. "

Der Künstler kreuzte die Linien der Zeichnung, um ein Muster zu erstellen.

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verb

Überqueren, kreuzen

To move relatively.

Examples :

"The children were crossing the playground to get to the swings. "

Die Kinder überquerten den Spielplatz, um zu den Schaukeln zu gelangen.

action way direction

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verb

Widersprechen, sich querstellen

(social) To oppose.

Examples :

"My sister often crosses me on important decisions about our family outings. "

Meine Schwester widerspricht mir oft bei wichtigen Entscheidungen über unsere Familienausflüge.

politics attitude action society

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verb

Kreuzen, veredeln

To cross-fertilize or crossbreed.

Examples :

"They managed to cross a sheep with a goat."

Es gelang ihnen, ein Schaf mit einer Ziege zu kreuzen.

biology agriculture plant animal organism

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verb

Durchstreichen

To stamp or mark (a cheque) in such a way as to prevent it being cashed, thus requiring it to be deposited into a bank account.

Examples :

"My aunt had to cross the check because she wanted to deposit the money into her savings account. "

Meine Tante musste den Scheck durchstreichen, weil sie das Geld auf ihr Sparkonto einzahlen wollte.

finance business

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noun

Kreuzung

An intersection where roads, lines, or tracks cross.

Examples :

"The children waited patiently at the crossing before walking to school. "

Die Kinder warteten geduldig an der Kreuzung, bevor sie zur Schule gingen.

way area place traffic

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noun

Überquerung, Kreuzung

A place at which a river, railroad, or highway may be crossed.

Examples :

"The crossing guard signaled for the children to cross the street. "

Der Schulweghelfer signalisierte den Kindern, die Straße zu überqueren.

place way traffic geography environment

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noun

Überquerung, Kreuzung

The act by which terrain or a road etc. is crossed.

Examples :

"The crossing of the busy street took her a few minutes. "

Die Überquerung der belebten Straße dauerte sie ein paar Minuten.

way action process traffic place

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noun

Überfahrt, Überquerung

A voyage across a body of water

Examples :

"The family's crossing of the English Channel was a memorable experience. "

Die Überfahrt der Familie über den Ärmelkanal war ein unvergessliches Erlebnis.

nautical sailing ocean geography

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noun

Vierung

The volume formed by the intersection of chancel, nave and transepts in a cruciform church; often with a tower or cupola over it

Examples :

"The crossing in the old cathedral church was a beautiful space, filled with light and intricate carvings. "

Die Vierung in der alten Kathedrale war ein wunderschöner Raum, gefüllt mit Licht und komplizierten Schnitzereien.

architecture religion building

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noun

Überquerung, Kreuzung

Movement into a crossed position.

Examples :

"The crossing of the arms was a clear sign that he was upset. "

Das verschränken der Arme war ein klares Zeichen, dass er verärgert war.

action position way

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noun

Kreuzung

A pair of intersecting edges.

Examples :

"The crossing of the two hallways created a bottleneck at lunchtime. "

Die Kreuzung der beiden Flure verursachte zur Mittagszeit einen Engpass.

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noun

Querstrich

A pair of parallel lines printed on a cheque

Examples :

"The bank teller carefully examined the cheque, noting the distinctive crossing. "

Der Kassierer untersuchte den Scheck sorgfältig und bemerkte den charakteristischen Querstrich.

finance business

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adjective

Quer, kreuzend

Extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction.

Examples :

"The crossing streetlights were flashing, warning drivers of the busy intersection. "

Die quer verlaufenden Straßenlaternen blinkten und warnten die Fahrer vor der belebten Kreuzung.

direction position