overcrossing
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5.6
- noun
- /ˌoʊvərˈkrɔːsɪŋ/
- Specialized
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pasarela
- The text is not a co-existence of meanings but a passage, an overcrossing; thus it answers not to an interpretation, even a liberal one, but to an explosion, a dissemination.
Examples
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Continuing long-term closures are at Bess Avenue Pedestrian Overcrossing with a full closure of Bess Avenue pedestrian overcrossing through summer 2012.
Blog text (2) -
"The only one that you can unilaterally do is the overcrossing," Moshier said.
Blog text (25) -
"The only one that you can unilaterally do is the overcrossing," Moshier said.
Blog text (25) -
Because of the complexity and uncertainty of going before the PUC, Moshier first suggested conducting an environmental report that focused on the overcrossing, with the at-grade crossing as a backup.
Blog text (25) -
The city is planning to build a new overcrossing for pedestrians to safely cross the busy highway.
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The old wooden overcrossing allows walkers to enjoy a scenic view of the river below.
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During construction, the overcrossing will be closed to ensure the safety of pedestrians.
Synonyms
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3.4
A bridge that lets one road or railway pass above another
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3.2
A narrow path over water or a road for people to walk across, not for vehicles
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2.8
A raised path that lets people cross roads or rivers
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4.2
A raised road that carries traffic over another road or railway
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4.3
A bridge or path that lets people cross to the other side of a road
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Etymology
Overcrossing combines over- and crossing; over- means 'above' and crossing is a place to go 'across', like in crosswalk. So an overcrossing is a path or bridge built 'above' a road or railway so people can 'cross' safely.