pork chop island en · NOUN
Etymology
From the resemblance in shape to the cut of meat.
Meanings
- An intersection traffic control island which splits the flow of traffic in two, one to turn using the slip lanes, and one to go through or cross traffic lanes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkchop island | alternative | lexicographic | |
| pork-chop island | alternative | lexicographic | |
| pork chop islands | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
roundabout · refuge island · pedestrian island · traffic circle