crash barrier

/kræʃ ˌbɛriər/
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Definitions of crash barrier
  1. noun
    a strong protective barrier that is erected around a racetrack or in the middle of a dual-lane highway in order to reduce the likelihood of severe accidents
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    barrier
    a structure or object that impedes free movement
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