"Jersey wall" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Jersey walls [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} Jersey wall (plural Jersey walls)
  1. A low wall made of Jersey barriers used to separate lanes of traffic. Categories (topical): Walls and fences Synonyms: jersey wall

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