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cross⋅road

  [kraws-rohd, kros-]
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–noun
1. a road that crosses another road, or one that runs transversely to main roads.
2. a by-road.
3. Often, crossroads. (used with a singular or plural verb)
a. the place where roads intersect.
b. a point at which a vital decision must be made.
c. a main center of activity.
Origin:
1710–20; cross- + road
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cross·road   (krôs'rōd', krŏs'-)   
n.  

  1. A road that intersects another road.

  2. crossroads (used with a sing. or pl. verb)

    1. A place where two or more roads meet.

    2. A small, usually rural community situated at an intersection of two or more roads: asked for directions at a remote crossroads.

    3. A place that is centrally located.

    4. A crucial point. See Synonyms at crisis.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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