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

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Example Sentences

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grade crossing

Even in Sodo, where there is a short stretch of surface-level tracks, the three on-grade crossings have audible signals, grade crossing gates and flashing lights, none of which we have in Rainier Valley.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 27, 2022

The deal includes $22 billion in “grants” for Amtrak, another $24 billion specifically for the Northeast Corridor, and another $20 billion for intercity service, safety grants, and grade crossing improvements.

From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2021

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

Whenever she was detained at a "grade crossing" she caught herself looking at the locomotive to find a lady in a blue himation.

From Under the Skylights by Henry Blake Fuller

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