zipper merge en · NOUN
Etymology
From the resemblance to the closing of a zip fastener, where alternating teeth are brought into line.
Meanings
- A convention for merging traffic into a reduced number of lanes, where drivers use both lanes to advance to the lane reduction point and merge at that location, alternating turns.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| zipper merges | Number=Plur | lexicographic |