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Term of the Road Dictionary

lighting column

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / English
  • Theme : Roads Road Equipment Road Lighting
  • Definition : Support intended to hold one or more lanterns, consisting of one or more parts: a post, possibly an extension piece and, if necessary, a bracket. Note: columns for catenary lighting are not included in this definition [CEN].
  • Synonyms : lighting mast / lighting pole / lamppost / streetlamp / luminaire support (US)

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