1 : a point where two lines (paths or arcs etc.) intersect
2 : a point where a choice must be made
3 : (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species
4 : (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
5 : a junction where one street or road crosses another
