Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To cross or intersect another line or route.
Natural examples
Die neue Straße kreuzt hier die Bahnlinie.
The new road crosses the railway here.
Am Zebrastreifen kreuzten sich unsere Wege.
Our paths crossed at the pedestrian crossing.
Der Kapitän kreuzte den Kanal bei ruhigem Wetter.
The captain crossed the channel in calm weather.
Usage note
Regular verb taking an accusative object. A ship can also kreuzen a strait.
Mini-lesson: kreuzen
To cross or intersect another line or route. Regular verb taking an accusative object. A ship can also kreuzen a strait.
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