T-junction

T-junction noun: 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.

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Noun

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.

Synonyms:

T-intersection
A similarly shaped section in a pipe, etc.

T-junction meaning in Persian, Thai and Vietnamese

T-junction in Persian

junction in the shape of a T: سهراهی se-râhi

T-junction in Thai

junction in the shape of a T: สามแยก sǎam-yɛ̂ɛk

T-junction in Vietnamese

junction in the shape of a T: ngã ba

Synonyms of T-junction

T-intersection

Forms of T-junction

plural	T-junctions

Origin of T-junction

From T (“capital letter”) + junction.

Questions about T-junction

What does T-junction mean?: T-junction means 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.
What is T-junction in Persian?: T-junction in Persian is سهراهی (se-râhi). See T-junction meaning in Persian.
What part of speech is T-junction?: T-junction is a noun.
What is the plural of T-junction?: The plural of T-junction is T-junctions.

Words near T-junction in the dictionary

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