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Crossing Cross"ing, 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]

crossing guard cross"ing guard`, n. a person who stands at a street crossing to assist children to cross the street safely; -- usually used near schools during the times that children are entering or leaving the school.

Note: Crossing guards may be employed by a municipality as auxiliary police officers, or may be unpaid volunteers. Some wear uniforms, others do not. They are commonly older citizens who are retired or not employed full-time at other tasks. At some schools, older students from the school are trained to perform the function of crossing guards. [PJC]