level crossing
nounUK /ˈlɛvəl ˈkrɒsɪŋ/
US /ˈlɛvəl ˈkrɔsɪŋ/
A place where a road crosses train tracks.
We stopped at the level crossing and waited for the train to pass.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A point where two things meet or cross at the same height.
The two paths form a level crossing near the park.
3. A place on a railway line where vehicles or people can cross the tracks.
The level crossing has flashing lights and a warning bell.
4. A junction where a road and a railway line intersect at the same level.
Drivers must look both ways before using the level crossing.