ghost island

== English == === Etymology === From ghost +‎ island. === Noun === ghost island (plural ghost islands) (UK, road transport) An area of road surface marked with cross hatching as a means of separating traffic or reducing speed, or to provide a safe area to turn right across approaching traffic. ==== Synonyms ==== (area of road surface marked with cross hatching): channelization island, theoretical gore, neutral area (US)