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

“Our concerns are very focused on this grade crossing, the approach to the grade crossing and survivability after an accident,” Homendy said.

From Washington Post • Jun. 28, 2022

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

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

From Washington Times • Feb. 25, 2015

Only the grade crossing war remained as an issue, and that would require still another vote after this.

From Twelve Men by Dreiser, Theodore

Related Words

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