Synonyms of guardrail
7 similar words
Another word for guardrail is guard railing. Other synonyms of guardrail are guide board, guide rail, side rail, crash barrier and traffic barrier.
Synonyms and similar words for guardrail
nounA rail set alongside a dangerous place as a barrier, to improve safety.
- guard railing
- guide boardSynonym of guardrail.
- guide railSynonym of guardrail.
- side railSynonym of guardrail.
nounA strengthened barrier installed on the sides of a (usually major) road to keep vehicles on the...
- crash barrierA strengthened barrier installed on the sides of a (usually major) road to keep vehicles on the carriageway and reduce...
- traffic barrierSynonym of crash barrier.
nounSynonym of check rail.
- check railA rail laid parallel to a running rail to guide wheels through points, rail crossings, and round curves, to reduce wear...
Meaning of guardrail
- noun A rail set alongside a dangerous place as a barrier, to improve safety.
- noun A strengthened barrier installed on the sides of a (usually major) road to keep vehicles on the highway and reduce the risk and/or impact of crashes.
- noun Any barrier designed to prevent accidents or mistakes.
Questions about synonyms of guardrail
- What is another word for guardrail?
- Guardrail has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as guard railing, guide board, guide rail, side rail, crash barrier, traffic barrier and check rail.
- What does guardrail mean?
- Guardrail means a rail set alongside a dangerous place as a barrier, to improve safety.
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