Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

t-junction

noun
/tiː ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
Definition
A T-junction is a type of road intersection where one road meets another at a perpendicular angle, forming the shape of the letter ‘T’.
Examples
  • At the T-junction, you can choose to head left towards the city center or right towards the suburbs.
  • Drivers must be cautious when approaching a T-junction, as they need to yield to oncoming traffic.
Meaning
It indicates a point where traffic from one direction can either continue straight or turn left or right onto another road.
Synonyms
  • Tee intersection
  • T-intersection