common crossing

A "common crossing" is a crucial component in both railway systems and road networks, facilitating smooth transitions and intersections.

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Definition

C1Rail Transport

(technical)The part of a railway switch where the rails intersect, allowing trains to switch tracks.

Example

  • The train smoothly transitioned to the next track at the common crossing.

B2Civil Engineering

(technical)An intersection where multiple roads or pathways meet at the same level.

Example

  • Traffic lights were installed to manage the flow at the busy common crossing.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "common crossing":

cross someone's pathcut acrosscrossing the linecross over