traffic cop

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traffic cop

(Law) Informal a policeman who supervises road traffic

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traffic cop - a policeman who controls the flow of automobile traffic

crossing guard - someone who helps people (especially children) at a traffic crossing

pointsman - a policeman stationed at an intersection to direct traffic

police officer, policeman, officer - a member of a police force; "it was an accident, officer"

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