1. places where roads, paths, or tracks intersect or where people can cross from one side to another
2. journeys across water, especially by ship or ferry
3. designated areas where pedestrians can safely cross streets

Examples

• The city installed new traffic lights at several busy crossings.
• We booked our ferry crossings to the island in advance.
• The school patrol helps children at the crossings near the elementary school.
• Rough weather delayed all crossings to the mainland.
• Pedestrian crossings are marked with white stripes on the pavement.
• The railroad has multiple crossings throughout the county.
• Ocean crossings were dangerous in the early days of sailing.