ghost island

English

ghost island

Etymology

ghost +‎ island

Noun

ghost island (plural ghost islands)

1. (UK, road transport) An area of road surface marked with cross hatching as a means of separating traffic or reducing speed, or to provide a safe area to turn right across approaching traffic.

Synonyms

• (area of road surface marked with cross hatching): channelization island, theoretical gore, neutral area (US)