Meaning of the word "rumble strip" in English

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rumble strip

US /ˈrʌm.bl̩ ˌstrɪp/
UK /ˈrʌm.bl̩ ˌstrɪp/
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Noun

1.

a series of grooves or raised strips across a road, designed to make a noise and vibrate a vehicle when driven over, to warn drivers of a hazard or to encourage them to reduce speed

Example:
The car vibrated as it drove over the rumble strip, alerting the driver to the upcoming stop sign.
Many highways have rumble strips on the shoulders to prevent drivers from drifting off the road.
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