T-junction
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Etymology
[edit]From T (“capital letter”) + junction.
Noun
[edit]T-junction (plural T-junctions)
- An intersection of routes where one road terminates as it joins a (usually higher priority) road at approximately 90°. In most countries, a give way or stop road sign will be seen at a T-junction.
- Synonym: T-intersection
- Coordinate terms: Y-junction, Y-intersection
- A similarly shaped section in a pipe, etc.
Translations
[edit]junction in the shape of a T
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