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Definition of Overcrossing
1. Noun. A bridge designed for pedestrians.
Generic synonyms: Bridge, Span
Specialized synonyms: Gangboard, Gangplank, Gangway, Jet Bridge
Lexicographical Neighbors of Overcrossing
Literary usage of Overcrossing
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Civil Engineer and Architect's Journal (1847)
"On another plan, two additional switches, two crossing points, two overcrossing
points, six gaps, and four meeting points—all additional, to be passed over ..."
2. Photographic Enforcement of High-Occupancy Vehicle-Hov Lanes by Bill McFadden (1990)
"TRUXEL ROAD overcrossing: One of the developmental tests required that the camera
position be elevated to the height of a freeway overcrossing. ..."
3. Annual Report by Public Service Commission of Washington (1912)
"The Commission found from the evidence that an overcrossing or undercrossing was
impracticable; that travelers would have a clear and unobstructed view of ..."
4. Public Improvements for the Metropolitan District: Report of the Commission by Metropolitan Improvements Commission, Massachusetts (1909)
"From the point of crossing under the Southern division main tracks the proposed
two freight tracks would ascend to a point near Central Street overcrossing, ..."
5. Railway Signal Engineering (mechanical) by Leonard P. Lewis (1912)
"2 up main line with the 21-22 overcrossing is much nearer than the fouling point
of the 19-20 overcrossing and the No. 1 up main line. In addition to this, ..."
6. Documents of the Senate of the State of New York by New York (State). Legislature. Senate (1906)
"... the petition for modification also asking that a temporary overcrossing to
carry the railway may be constructed pending the construction of the ..."
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