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crossing
UK /ˈkɹɒsɪŋ/ US /ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/
noun 5name 5adj 1
Collocations
12(noun.) journey across a stretch of water
ADJ
rough | smooth
ferry
We waited two hours for the morning ferry crossing to the island.
river, sea | Atlantic, Channel, etc.
VERB + CROSSING
make
We decided to make the crossing early in the morning when the water was calmer.
PREP
during a/the ~
The ship's doctor treated several seasick passengers during the crossing.
~ from, ~ to
The ferry crossing to France took much longer than usual because of the storm.
(noun.) place where you can cross sth
ADJ
border | level
PREP
at a/the ~
The police officer checked our documents at the railway crossing before we could proceed.
on a/the ~
A child was waiting safely on the crossing while cars stopped at the red light.
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