pelican crossing

noun

1. a type of road crossing marked by black-and-white stripes or by two rows of metal studs and consisting of a pedestrian-operated traffic-light system

Word History and Origins

Origin of pelican crossing¹

C20: from pe ( destrian ) li ( ght ) con ( trolled ) crossing, with -con adapted to -can of pelican

Example Sentences

On the day of the accident, she had illegally parked her car on a pelican crossing before attempting to perform a U-turn.

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Work to install a signalled pelican crossing started on Saturday, slightly ahead of schedule.

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Andrew Davies, prosecuting, told the court that Mrs Gay, 67, and Mr Gay, 58, were hit on a pelican crossing.

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Mr Zeb, who lives yards away from the crossing, says he and other locals have campaigned for a pelican crossing to be installed.

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Police want speak to a pedestrian wearing dark clothing who was using the pelican crossing at the time of the crash.

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