crossing gate
nounUK /ˈkrɒsɪŋ ɡeɪt/
US /ˈkrɔːsɪŋ ɡeɪt/
A crossing gate is a long bar that goes down to stop cars and people when a train is coming.
The crossing gate came down, so we waited for the train to pass.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A gate at a border or checkpoint that controls who may cross.
Guards opened the crossing gate to let the trucks through.
3. A gate that people walk through to cross a road or field safely.
She pushed open the crossing gate and stepped onto the path.
4. A movable barrier at a toll road or entrance that lifts to let vehicles pass.
The crossing gate lifted after we paid the toll.