grade crossing

American  

noun

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

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grade crossing British  

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

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Etymology

Origin of grade crossing

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

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grade crossing

“We continue to invest in grade crossing safety by maintaining crossings, working to help develop public service campaigns and educational resources and investing in new technologies,” the railroad said in a Wednesday statement.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 3, 2023

The rest of us are stuck at the grade crossing, waiting for something to change.

From Slate ● Dec. 1, 2022

But Metro supervisor Diljiat Sandhu said it appeared the car’s driver didn’t see the approaching train when he was trying to turn left at a grade crossing.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 28, 2015

“It’s not your typical grade crossing accident,” he said at a briefing at the scene late Tuesday.

From Washington Times ● Feb. 25, 2015

This preamble is to warn you off the grade crossing of a true story.

From The Voice of the City: Further Stories of the Four Million by Henry, O.

Related Words

• bridge
• crossroad
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