Belisha-beacon Definition
noun
(UK) A tall black and white pole topped by flashing orange globe, placed on either side of the road at zebra crossings; mostly now replaced by more sophisticated arrangements.
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Singular:
belisha-beacon
Plural:
belisha-beaconsOrigin of Belisha-beacon
After Leslie Hore-Belisha, the Minister of Transport who introduced them in 1934.
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