grade crossing

noun

1. an intersection of a railroad track and another track, a road, etc., at the same level.

grade crossing

noun

1. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): level crossing. a point at which a railway and a road cross, esp one with barriers that close the road when a train is scheduled to pass

Word History and Origins

Origin of grade crossing¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Related Words

• bridge 
• crossroad 
• intersection 
• junction 
• overpass 
• passage