Jersey barrier


Jersey barrier

noun

Definition of JERSEY BARRIER

: a concrete slab 32 inches high with slanted sides that is used in tandem with others to block or reroute traffic or to divide highways

Origin of JERSEY BARRIER

New Jersey, United States
First Known Use: 1969

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