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crossover
[kraws-oh-ver, kros-]
noun
a bridge or other structure for crossing over a river, highway, etc.
Genetics.
a genotype resulting from crossing over.
Popular Music.
the act of crossing over in style, usually with the intention of broadening the commercial appeal to a wider audience.
music that crosses over in style, occasionally sharing attributes with several musical styles and therefore often appealing to a broader audience.
Also called crossover voter.U.S. Politics.a member of one political party who votes for the candidate of another party in a primary.
Railroads.a track structure composed of two or more turnouts, permitting movement of cars from either of two parallel and adjacent tracks to the other.
Dance.
a step in which dancers exchange places.
a step involving partners in which the woman moves from one side of her partner to the other, crossing in front of him.
Bowling.a ball that strikes the side of the head pin opposite to the bowling hand of the bowler.
(in plumbing) a U -shaped pipe for bypassing another pipe.
crossover
/ ˈɒˌəʊə /
noun
a place at which a crossing is made
genetics
another term for crossing over
a chromosomal structure or character resulting from crossing over
railways a point of transfer between two main lines
short for crossover network
a recording, book, or other product that becomes popular in a genre other than its own
adjective
(of music, fashion, art, etc) combining two distinct styles
(of a performer, writer, recording, book, etc) having become popular in more than one genre
Word History and Origins
Origin of crossover1
Example Sentences
's behind the crossover between health influencers and Christian right politics?
They warn of a "crossover point" where ambitious young people on the right entering politics might decide it makes more sense to sign up to Reform than to join the Conservatives.
“These bands definitely have a crossover appeal, but at the same time, also a very rabid fan base,” Amalfitano said.
Elden Ring might just be the adult gaming crossover Hollywood is looking for.
With injuries a primary concern for the crossover, the proposal adds that any NFL player would have injury protection and salary-cap credit if they are injured while playing Olympic flag football.
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