crash barrier

British

noun

a barrier erected along the centre of a motorway, around a racetrack, etc, for safety purposes

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crash barrier

National Highways said there was significant damage to the road surface and crash barrier following the fire and oil spillage from the burnt out vehicle.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

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

A red flag ended the session with a few minutes left after Hamilton made an uncharacteristic error, oversteering and slamming the crash barrier with his front left tire.

From Washington Times ● May 27, 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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