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safety island

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun safety island has 1 sense
  1. traffic island, safety island, safety isle, safety zone - an island area in a roadway from which traffic is excluded; provides safe area for pedestrians
    --1 is a kind of island
    --1 is a part of roadbed

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Safety Island

Definition: A safety island is a raised or elevated area in the middle of a road intersection that serves as a refuge for pedestrians crossing the road.

Sample sentences:

  1. When the traffic light turned red, Jane waited on the safety island until it was safe to walk across the busy street.
  2. The new road design includes additional safety islands to provide a secure path for pedestrians.
  3. Before reaching the safety island, make sure to look both ways to ensure no cars are approaching.

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