Grade Crossing (Noun)
Meaning
Intersection of a railway and a road on the same level; barriers close road when trains pass.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A grade crossing is a point of potential danger where rail and road traffic intersect at the same level.
- There were several grade crossings along the rural road where farmers and travelers often spotted trains rumbling past.
- Automated alarms and flashing lights at the grade crossing ensured drivers were aware of approaching trains.
- Residents near the grade crossing grew accustomed to the sight of train after train rumbling through the crossing gates blocking traffic.
- Grade crossings allow roads to be constructed across rail lines without expensive overpasses or underpasses.