refuge island

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Noun

refuge island (plural refuge islands)

1. A raised platform or other protective barrier in the middle of a street crossing, allowing pedestrians to pause safely in the middle of the road.

Synonyms

• pedestrian island
• pedestrian refuge

Translations

• German: Verkehrsinsel
• Spanish: isleta

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