die Kreuzungssicherung
Translation
level crossing protection, intersection safety system, crossing signal system
Examples
Die Kreuzungssicherung am Bahnübergang ist defekt.
The level crossing protection system is defective.
Grammar Patterns
die Kreuzungssicherung + verb. The level crossing protection works perfectly.
Similar Words
die Bahnschranke (crossing gate), das Warnsignal (warning signal)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Kreuzung' (crossing) and 'Sicherung' (securing, protection).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the device that 'secures' a 'crossing'.