grade separation

grade sep·a·ra·tion

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Definitions of grade separation words

noun grade separation separation of the levels at which roads, railroads, paths, etc., cross one another in order to prevent conflicting rows of traffic or the possibility of accidents. 1
noun grade separation a point at which a railway and a road cross at different levels, one of them through an underpass or overpass 0
noun grade separation a crossing with an overpass or underpass 0

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1930-35

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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