crash barrier
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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He dropped it near a line of police before vaulting a crash barrier.
From Barron's ● Mar. 7, 2026
Perez’s right rear wheel was clipped by the front left tire of Magnussen behind him and put Perez into the crash barrier.
From Seattle Times ● May 26, 2024
It is believed no one was injured and no cars were hit as the plane landed on the central crash barrier at around 18:15 BST.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2023
Danish sprinter Fabio Jakobsen was fourth ahead of Belgian standout Wout van Aert, who failed to overtake Philipsen on the right in the last 50 meters and backed off near a crash barrier.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 3, 2023
A heavy metal crash barrier stood across the old road and a new highway curved off down a hillside away from the town.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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