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Belisha_beacon

Belisha beacon

English

Abbey Road zebra crossing with Belisha beacon on right

Noun

Belisha beacon ‎(plural Belisha beacons)

  1. (Britain) 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

Etymology

After Leslie Hore-Belisha, the Minister of Transport who introduced them in 1934.

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