zipper merge
A convention for merging traffic into a reduced number of lanes, where drivers use…A convention for merging traffic into a reduced number of lanes, where drivers use both lanes to advance to the lane reduction point and merge at that location, alternating turns.
Meaning
1 sensesA convention for merging traffic into a reduced number of lanes, where drivers use both lanes to advance to the lane reduction point and merge at that location, alternating turns.
Origin
From the resemblance to the closing of a zip fastener, where alternating teeth are broughtFrom the resemblance to the closing of a zip fastener, where alternating teeth are brought into line.
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Forms
plural: zipper merges| Singular | zipper merge |
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Word family
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