crossing

Crossing has 2 syllables: cross · ing.

noun. A path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other.

noun. A junction where one street or road crosses another.

noun. (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids.

noun. A shallow area in a stream that can be forded.