ghost island

English

Etymology

From ghost +‎ island.

Noun

ghost island (plural ghost islands)

  1. (UK, road transport) An area of road surface marked with cross hatching as a means of separating traffic or reducing speed, or to provide a safe area to turn right across approaching traffic.

Synonyms

  • (area of road surface marked with cross hatching): channelization island, theoretical gore, neutral area (US)
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