Meaning of the word "central reservation" in English

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central reservation

US /ˈsɛntrəl ˌrɛzərˈveɪʃən/
UK /ˈsɛntrəl ˌrɛzəˈveɪʃən/

Noun

a strip of land separating the two sides of a highway or divided road

Example:
The car swerved across the lanes and hit the central reservation.
Trees were planted along the central reservation to reduce headlight glare.