grade crossing

noun

: a crossing of highways, railroad tracks, or pedestrian walks or combinations of these on the same level

Examples of grade crossing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Driving the news: Freight train and commuter rail operators will now sound off their horns throughout the day at all grade crossings from Ogden to Provo — even areas that have been designated as quiet zones, the Utah Transit Authority and Union Pacific announced in a joint statement this week. Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024 Also taking place will be the installation of new interlockings and maintenance of existing grade crossings with additional safety features. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2024 A number of people have also been struck by trains downtown, where there are many grade crossings, in recent years. Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024 It's trenched, so there are no grade crossings, no road intersections. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 12 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for grade crossing 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grade crossing was circa 1890

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“Grade crossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grade%20crossing. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

grade crossing

noun
: a crossing (as of highways, railroad tracks, or pedestrian walks) on the same level
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