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guardrail

/ˈɡɑːd.reɪl/

/ˈɡɑrd.reɪl/

Translations

guardrailnoun

guardrails

/ˈɡɑːd.reɪl/

/ˈɡɑrd.reɪl/

glissière de sécuritéEn contexte routier.

The car skidded on the icy road but was stopped by the guardrail, preventing it from going over the cliff.

La voiture a dérapé sur la route verglacée, mais la glissière de sécurité l’a arrêtée, l’empêchant de tomber dans le ravin.

garde-fouAu sens figuré.

Clear financial guardrails were set to keep the project on budget.

Des garde-fous financiers clairs ont été mis en place pour maintenir le projet dans le budget.

garde-corpsBarrière de sécurité en bordure d’une plateforme, d’une passerelle ou d’une zone surélevée.

The construction site was equipped with guardrails to ensure the workers' safety while working at heights.

Le chantier était équipé de garde-corps pour assurer la sécurité des travailleurs en hauteur.

Synonyms

barrier

protective barrier

safety rail

fence

railing

guardrailadjective

/ˈɡɑːd.reɪl/

/ˈɡɑrd.reɪl/

Used attributively before another noun, e.g. "guardrail system".

Additional translations

de glissière de sécuritéEn contexte technique ou routier.

Synonyms

Definitions

guardrailnoun

A protective barrier, usually made of metal or wood, placed along the edge of a road or highway to prevent vehicles from veering off.

The car skidded on the icy road but was stopped by the guardrail, preventing it from going over the cliff.

A safety barrier installed on the edge of a platform, walkway, or other elevated area to prevent people from falling.

The construction site was equipped with guardrails to ensure the workers' safety while working at heights.

A rule, guideline, or limit that prevents undesirable actions or decisions.

Clear financial guardrails were set to keep the project on budget.

guardrailadjective

Relating to or designed for guardrails.

The crew inspected the guardrail components before installation.