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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   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.
2. 2
   a junction where two roads or pipes etc. meet to form a T wordnet
3. 3
   A similarly shaped section in a pipe, etc.

Synonyms

All synonyms

t-intersection

Example

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"At the T-junction, please turn left."

Etymology

From T (“capital letter”) + junction.

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