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Crosswalk Definition, Usage, and Examples
Meaning 1：zebra crossing (crosswalk)
crosswalk
/ˈkrɔːs.wɔːk/
n.
It's the painted lines on the road where people walk to cross the street safely.
zebra crossing
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/ˈziːbrə ˈkrɔːsɪŋ/
n.
A designated area on a road marked with painted stripes where pedestrians have the right of way to cross safely.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
'Cross' (across) + 'walk' (path for walking) – a place to walk across a road.
💡 Mnemonic
Cross + walk = a safe path to cross the street. Think of a zebra's stripes guiding you across.
📖 Example
Always wait for the green light before stepping onto the crosswalk.
Always wait for the green light before stepping onto the zebra crossing.
🔗 Collocations
pedestrian crosswalk – A crosswalk designed specifically for people walking.
marked crosswalk – A crosswalk clearly painted with white or yellow stripes on the road.
crosswalk button – A push-button at a crosswalk that activates the pedestrian walk signal.
🔄 Synonyms
pedestrian crossing (n.) – A place marked where pedestrians can cross a road safely.
zebra crossing (n.) – A type of pedestrian crossing marked with black and white stripes.
crossing (n.) – A general term for a place where one crosses a road or street.
📖 Cultural Story
The first modern 'zebra crossing' was introduced in Birmingham, UK in 1951, inspired by earlier pedestrian crossings in Pompeii, to improve road safety.
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