central reservation
1 of 1noun/ˈsɛntrəl ˌrɛzərˈveɪʃən/
Forms:central reservations
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a raised barrier or divider separating opposing lanes of traffic on a multi-lane road
- After the accident, the vehicle was stopped just before the central reservation.
- A line of trees ran along the central reservation, providing some separation between the lanes.
- The central reservation was landscaped with grass and shrubs, enhancing the road's appearance.
- There's a service station just past the central reservation on the dual carriageway.
- The central reservation on the highway was wide, allowing for ample space between the two directions of traffic.