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zebra crossing

1 of 1noun
/ˈziːbrə ˈkrɔːsɪŋ/
Forms:zebra crossings
1

an area on a road that is marked with wide white lines, where vehicles must stop so people could walk across the road safely

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  • She waited at the zebra crossing until the traffic stopped, allowing her to cross the street safely.
  • The city installed new zebra crossings near the school to improve safety for students.
  • He used the zebra crossing to navigate across the busy intersection during rush hour.
  • The driver slowed down as soon as he saw the zebra crossing, anticipating pedestrians.
  • They painted the zebra crossing with bright, reflective paint to increase visibility at night.