grade crossing
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of grade crossing
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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The railroads could then enclose a Sodo train base and remove a busy grade crossing from the regional mainline.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 20, 2023
The rest of us are stuck at the grade crossing, waiting for something to change.
From Slate ● Dec. 1, 2022
The infrastructure package also targets rail safety, with about $5 billion for rail improvement and safety grants, and another $3 billion for grade crossing safety improvements.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 8, 2021
“It’s not your typical grade crossing accident,” he said at a briefing at the scene late Tuesday.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 25, 2015
An agreement was also reached whereby a reinforced concrete overhead crossing will be constructed to eliminate a very dangerous grade crossing on the Pacific Highway near Divide, in Lane County.
From Third Biennial Report of the Oregon State Highway Commission Covering the Period December 1st, 1916 to November 30th, 1918 by S. Benson
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