Level 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
- The train rumbled past the level crossing, its horn blaring as the barriers lifted to allow cars to pass.
- Villagers were worried about the safety of the level crossing on the outskirts of town, where several accidents had occurred in recent years.
- The driver slowed down as she approached the level crossing, checking to make sure the coast was clear before proceeding.
- The government announced plans to upgrade the level crossing on the busy highway, installing automatic gates and warning lights to reduce the risk of accidents.
- As the train approached the level crossing, the lights began to flash and the gates descended, blocking traffic from passing over the tracks.