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Etymology
[edit]Noun
[edit]ghost island (plural ghost islands)
- (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
[edit]- (area of road surface marked with cross hatching): channelization island, theoretical gore, neutral area (US)