Belisha beacons

A form of Belisha beacon — A tall black and white pole topped by a flashing orange globe, placed on either side of the road at zebra crossings; mostly now replaced by more sophisticated arrangements.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Belisha beacon
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