traffic island

/ˌtræfɪk ˌaɪlənd/
/ˈtræfɪk ˈaɪlənd/
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Definitions of traffic island
  1. noun
    a curbed area in a roadway from which traffic is excluded; provides safe area for pedestrians
    synonyms: safety island, safety isle, safety zone
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    type of:
    island
    a zone or area resembling an island
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