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delineator

delineator

1 7.5
A post beside a road that shows the edge or a danger
  • noun
  • /dɪˈlɪniˌeɪtər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : señalizador
  • As night fell, the delineators along the highway illuminated the path for weary travelers.

Examples

  • The road was lined with delineators that guided drivers safely around the sharp curve.

  • After the accident, workers installed new delineator posts along the dangerous curve.

  • The highway was lined with delineators to help drivers see the road at night.

  • Reflective delineators are especially useful in foggy or low-visibility conditions.

  • The delineator marked the edge of the road clearly.

  • Many delineators are used on highways to prevent accidents.

  • During the construction, the workers placed several delineators to warn drivers of the detour.

Synonyms

marker
vsdelineator
86 1.0

An object placed to show a position, boundary or route

is placed beside roads to show edges or hazards for drivers
designator
vsdelineator
  • Specialized
1 7.8

A person or tool that marks a target with a laser

is a physical roadside post that shows edges or hazards for drivers

How Visible

foglamp
3.5
delineator
  • Specialized
1 7.5
marker
86 1.0
bollard
2 7.1

Surface Forms

delineator singular
delineators plural

Morphology

delineator = delineate (transparent) = delineate + or

The device/post is a concrete thing that 'delineates' a road edge; this is a straightforward nominalization from the verb using '-or'.

Etymology

Delineator comes from the Latin root linea, which means 'line' and is the same idea as the common English word line. So, a road delineator is a post or marker that shows the edge or alignment of the road to help drivers follow the 'line'.