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  2. Gore (road) - Wikipedia

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    Exit gore on Interstate 95 in Connecticut. Note the theoretical gore has been marked with chevrons. In road and highway construction, a gore (or nose in modern British English) [1] is a triangular plot of land as designated when a road forks at the intersection with second road, or merges on and off from a larger one. A "virtual" (or ...

  3. Chevron (insignia) - Wikipedia

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    A chevron (also spelled cheveron, especially in older documents) is a V-shaped mark or symbol, often inverted.The word is usually used in reference to a kind of fret in architecture, or to a badge or insignia used in military or police uniforms to indicate rank or length of service, or in heraldry and the designs of flags (see flag terminology).

  4. Road signs in Canada - Wikipedia

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    The following are samples of Quebec road signs. [9] [10] [11] A notable difference between Quebec road signs and those of the rest of Canada is Quebec's use of a white chevron on a red background to mark road alignment around a curve, whereas the remainder of the country employs a black chevron on a yellow background.

  5. If You See Paint on Trees, This Is What It Means - AOL

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    Paint dots at head height mean the tree needs pruning. “Basically, it marks the tree in an inconspicuous way,” says Ken Fisher, assistant forester for the Boulder Parks and Recreation Department.

  6. Road surface marking - Wikipedia

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    Chevron, sign that forms a complete line which is not included in the meaning of line marking or cross marking, to indicate an area of the road surface that is not a vehicle traffic lane. Symbol marking, mark that contain certain meanings to express warnings, orders and prohibitions to complement or confirm the intent conveyed by traffic signs ...

  7. The Hidden Meaning Behind Purple Fence Posts and the ... - AOL

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    Both Idaho and Montana accept the use of orange paint instead of purple and Maryland uses blue paint. It's a good idea to check with your state for the specifics before marking your own fence posts.

  8. Battenburg markings - Wikipedia

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    A Volvo pump truck from South Australian Fire with red-and-yellow Battenburg markings. Battenburg markings or Battenberg markings [a] are a pattern of high-visibility markings developed in the United Kingdom in the 1990s and currently seen on many types of emergency service vehicles in the UK, Crown dependencies, British Overseas Territories and several other European countries including the ...

  9. Road signs in Singapore - Wikipedia

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    The road markings and road dividers are white zig-zag lines that indicate a zebra crossing in the vicinity, similar to the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland Zebra crossing rules. On approach, regardless of the absence of any pedestrians , all motorists are required to keep left of the divider, prepare to stop and stay in their respective ...