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Noun: grade separation  greyd ,se-pu'rey-shun
Usage: N. Amer
  1. A crossing that uses an underpass or overpass
    "The new grade separation eliminated the need for a level crossing, improving traffic flow"

Derived forms: grade separations

Type of: crossing, crossover, crosswalk [N. Amer], pedestrian crossing

Encyclopedia: Grade separation