safety island noun

1. an area in the middle of a road where you can stand and wait for cars to go past until it is safe for you to cross

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safety island
n. A raised area in a highway or road to be used only by people walking.
John was half-way across the street when the light changed. He stayed on the safety island until it changed again.

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