1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Cross.

2. (n.) The act by which anything is crossed; as, the crossing of the ocean.

3. (n.) The act of making the sign of the cross.

4. (n.) The act of interbreeding; a mixing of breeds.

5. (v. t.) Intersection, as of two paths or roads.

6. (n.) A place where anything (as a stream) is crossed; a paved walk across a street.

7. (v. t.) Contradiction; thwarting; obstruction.