BELISHA BEACON


Meaning of BELISHA BEACON in English

n

( in Britain ) a black and white post with an orange flashing light on top, marking a zebra crossing (= a place in a street where people may walk across the road). Belisha beacons are named after Leslie Hore-Belisha, the Minister of Transport when they were introduced.

Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary.      Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь.