cheese cutter
n.— «Study existing crash barrier designs in the United States to identify those most hazardous to motorcyclists (e.g., “cheese cutter” cable runs) to prioritize those systems for replacement.» —“Making Crash Barriers and Road Maintenance Practices Motorcycle-Friendly” Motorcyle Riders Foundation (Washington, D.C.) Feb., 2002. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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