This is the 1017th most frequent German word.
kreuzung
"Crossing" or "intersection" (of roads).
Here, 'Kreuzung' refers to a street intersection where roads meet.
Die Kreuzung war heute Morgen sehr belebt.
The intersection was very busy this morning.
In this context, 'Kreuzung' is used to describe a typical traffic intersection.
Wir hielten an der Kreuzung und warteten auf das grüne Licht.
We stopped at the crossing and waited for the green light.
Here, 'Kreuzung' metaphorically describes the convergence or intersection of different scientific disciplines.