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crossbuck

American  
[kraws-buhk, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˌbʌk, ˈkrɒs- /

noun

  1. an X -shaped warning symbol for vehicular traffic at a railroad grade crossing.

Etymology

Origin of crossbuck

cross- + buck 3

Example Sentences

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X-shaped icons with the letters R/R, known as a crossbuck, have been stenciled onto left-turn lanes.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 19, 2022

The patrol said the vehicle drove into the path of the Union Pacific train at an intersection with only crossbuck warning signs.

From Washington Times • Sep. 3, 2016

Hicks set methodically to work, gathering up the loose articles, thrusting them into sacks, lashing the sacks on the crossbuck saddle.

From The Rules of the Game by White, Stewart Edward

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