level crossing

English

A level crossing.
Traditional level crossing gates at Newbridge, North Yorkshire

Noun

level crossing (plural level crossings)

  1. (chiefly Britain) An at-grade crossing between a railway line and an ordinary road, with rails and road at the same level.
    Synonyms: grade crossing (chiefly North American), railroad crossing (American English)

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