zebra crossing
noun
1.
a street crossing marked with white stripes.
Also called
zebra
.
Origin
1950-55
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zebra crossing
The
zebra crossing
is the oldest mid-block crossing type currently in use that gives priority to pedestrians.
British Dictionary definitions for
zebra crossing
zebra crossing
noun
1.
(
Brit
) a pedestrian crossing marked on a road by broad alternate black and white stripes. Once on the crossing the pedestrian has right of way