grade crossing

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noun

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

Origin of grade crossing

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

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Related Words for grade crossing

overpass, crossroad, junction, bridge, passage, intersection, interchange, traverse, network, exchange, screen, traversal, grating, loop, underpass, cloverleaf, crossway, decussation, crosswalk, gridiron

Examples from the Web for grade crossing

Historical Examples of grade crossing

"Look out for this grade-crossing," remarked Joe to the driver, for they were approaching the railroad.
Baseball Joe in the Big League
Lester Chadwick
There was a grade-crossing, with a 'Look out for the Engine' sign, and there was a tow-headed infant in rags.
The Best Short Stories of 1917
Various

British Dictionary definitions for grade crossing

grade crossing

noun

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

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