/kraws"rohd', kros"-/ , n.
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 sing. or pl. v. )
a. the place where roads intersect.
b. a point at which a vital decision must be made.
c. a main center of activity.
[ 1710-20; CROSS- + ROAD ]