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(British) Any of many major roads in the United Kingdom, mostly multi-lane dual carriageways between cities
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(British) A main or principal road; a trunk road.
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One in a series of alphanumerics used in many national road systems.
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a main road which runs from Marble Arch in London to Holyhead on Anglesey
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(rare) A road, or means of approach.
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A route providing access.
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(historical) An ancient trade route for the transfer of amber from coastal areas of the North Sea and Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean Sea.
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(Northern England dialect) Alternative form of anyroad [(Northern England dialect) Synonym of anyway.]
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(Northern England dialect) Alternative form of anyroad [(Northern England dialect) Synonym of anyway.]
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(transport) A major transit corridor in a system of roads, rivers, or railway lines.
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By analogy, any wide, high-speed road.
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A controlled-access highway in various Spanish-speaking countries.
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(in Quebec) An expressway, freeway, motorway or highway.
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A highway in southern Europe.
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(Britain) Any of many minor roads in Britain, typically branching off of A roads and travelling to smaller towns and villages
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A very direct or quick path or trip.
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(US) A highway that loops around the perimeter of a major city.
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A beltway: a circular expressway around a city
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(US) A freeway that encircles a city.
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A dangerous curve on a roadway, around which drivers cannot see approaching traffic.
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Abbreviation of boulevard. [A broad, well-paved and landscaped thoroughfare.]
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A similar post preventing vehicle access to a pedestrian area, to delineate traffic lanes, or used for security purposes.
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A traffic lane designated for the use of buses.
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Alternative form of bypass [A road that passes around something, such as a residential area or business district.]
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A road less frequented than a highway; a byway.
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a road lane that only cars with at least one passenger (not including the driver) may drive in
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(UK, Ireland) One side of a dual carriageway that carries traffic in a single direction.
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The area which separates opposing lanes of traffic on a motorway or dual carriageway.
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(road transport) A raised area or other obstacle around which vehicles must drive, especially designed to reduce speed.
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(slang) An additional lane in the middle of a two-way street that assists drivers who are turning onto the two-way street.
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On a road, an inside lane on an incline that is designated for slow-moving traffic such as heavy goods vehicles.
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(Canada) In a multi-lane controlled-access highway or expressway system, a lane which is physically separated from the (core) lane(s) closest to the median and which is intended for vehicles traveling relatively shorter distances, so that these vehicles may enter and exit the highway system without unduly interrupting the flow of traffic.
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A road of low to moderate traffic capacity which serves to move traffic from local streets to arterial roads.
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(Canada, historical) A road laid out by the colonial government through undeveloped Crown land to provide access to rows of newly surveyed lots intended for farming by new settlers.
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An open space, especially in a park, where several roads or paths meet.
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(transport, civil engineering) A stretch of road that is shared between two or more numbered or named routes.
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An abnormal state of a road or motorway where the traffic temporarily travels in the opposite direction to normal, usually as a result of repair work or an accident.
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A road, chiefly referred to as motorway, with grade-separated crossings (rather than level crossings) and designed (and only permitted) for high-speed motor-traffic (in Europe motor vehicles with a higher speed limit than 40 km/h) running in two directions on one separate carriageway each
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(Canada) In a multi-lane controlled-access highway or expressway system, a lane close to the median and physically separated from the outer lanes, which has fewer entrances and exits than the outer lanes and which is intended for vehicles traveling longer distances, so that these vehicles may proceed in a relatively uninterrupted manner and often at greater speed.
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(UK, chiefly in the plural) A drug trafficking scheme to transport drugs from cities to smaller towns, especially one that recruits children and uses phone lines.
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On a road, an inside lane on an incline that is designated for slow-moving traffic such as heavy goods vehicles.
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(Canada, US) A sidewalk, covered or partially enclosed, bordering the airport terminal road system with adjacent paved areas to permit vehicles to off-load or load passengers.
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A road, path or channel that provides a shorter or quicker path; a shortcut.
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A part of a roadway designated for use by cyclists.
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A path that pedestrians or vehicles take informally rather than taking a sidewalk or set route, for example, a well-worn ribbon of dirt cutting across a patch of grass, or a path in the snow.
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A detour in a road or railway.
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An area that is dangerous and where people or vessels may disappear.
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Synonym of collector road
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(US) (of a road) separated into lanes, that move in opposite directions, by a median
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(UK) A pair of yellow lines painted at the side of a road to show that parking is not permitted at any time.
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(US) A road that enters or circulates through a defined area, such as an institution, compound, land area, etc., for the purpose of private access, maintenance, or security.
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(UK) A road in which the two directions of traffic are separated by a central barrier or strip of land, known as a central reservation or median.
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Alternative form of dualling [(British spelling) The conversion of a road into a dual carriageway]
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(British spelling) The conversion of a road into a dual carriageway
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A main road or motorway in Europe which is allocated an E-number. Many of these roads cross international borders.
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(chiefly US) A traffic lane on a limited-access road, intended for faster traffic, that has even more limited access.
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(US, regional) A divided highway, especially one whose intersections and direct access to adjacent properties have been eliminated.
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Abbreviation of expressway. [(US, regional) A divided highway, especially one whose intersections and direct access to adjacent properties have been eliminated.]
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Contraction of expressway. [(US, regional) A divided highway, especially one whose intersections and direct access to adjacent properties have been eliminated.]
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On a multilane road, the lane intended or reserved for vehicles moving at faster speeds.
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A lane of traffic reserved for those making a specific turn at the next junction
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(cycling) A trail that is wide enough for four-wheeled off-road vehicles.
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(Britain, Hong Kong, Philippines) A road or railway that passes over another, allowing routes to cross without interruption.
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A road or rail underpass.
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Initialism of freeway. [(In parts of Canada, the U.S. and Australia) A highway with grade-separated crossings (rather than level crossings) and designed (and only permitted) for high-speed motor-traffic running in two directions on one separate carriageway each]
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Abbreviation of freeway. [(In parts of Canada, the U.S. and Australia) A highway with grade-separated crossings (rather than level crossings) and designed (and only permitted) for high-speed motor-traffic running in two directions on one separate carriageway each]
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Abbreviation of freeway. [(In parts of Canada, the U.S. and Australia) A highway with grade-separated crossings (rather than level crossings) and designed (and only permitted) for high-speed motor-traffic running in two directions on one separate carriageway each]
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(US) A highway ramp that is inaccessible to traffic, either because the construction work was never completed, or because it has been taken out of use.
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A tourist route in southern Iceland, covering about 300 kilometres (190 mi) looping from Reykjavík into the southern uplands of Iceland and back.
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(Britain) The A1 (partially the A1(M)) road from London to Edinburgh
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(Guernsey, Jersey) A road designated where pedestrians, cyclists and horse-riders have priority, and automobiles must not exceed a low speed limit.
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(Canada) A road that follows the one-mile section grid established by government land survey.
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A verge to the side of a highway, which should be used only in case of an emergency (especially on a motorway)
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(chiefly Britain) A main road or highway.
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(UK dialectal) A highway.
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Alternative spelling of high road [(idiomatic) A course of action which is dignified, honourable, or respectable.]
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(figuratively) A way; a path that leads to a certain destiny
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The official road safety manual for the United Kingdom, covering pedestrians, animals, cyclists, motorcyclists and drivers.
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(Britain, historical) An executive agency of the Department for Transport in the United Kingdom with responsibility for managing the core road network in England; superseded by Highways England.
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(US, roadway) Interstate.
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(US) Interstate 5, an interstate highway running between Blaine, Washington and San Diego, California.
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A highway that loops around a city, close to the city, that is without looping around the whole metropolitan area.
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(US) A freeway that is part of the Interstate Highway System.
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(US) A highway completely within a state (not an interstate).
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(US) Synonym of jet bridge: an elevated corridor connecting an airport to a plane.
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(computing) A port for connecting a joystick.
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(England) A publicly maintained road or right-of-way.
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A lengthwise division of roadway intended for a single line of vehicles.
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(slang) A toll-charging express lane on a public highway.
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(motoring) A particular path taken by a vehicle when driving a bend or corner in the road.
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A long, narrow urban park, typically built on a disused railway line
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A walkway that connects two parts of a passenger terminus
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An area of a street or a parking lot designated for the loading or unloading of passengers, baggage or freight, or short-term parking for that purpose.
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(chiefly US) In a multi-lane controlled-access highway or expressway system, a lane which is physically separated from the (express) lane(s) closest to the median and which is intended for vehicles traveling relatively shorter distances, so that these vehicles may enter and exit the highway system without unduly interrupting the flow of traffic.
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(roads) A motorway number, notably the M1 Motorway in England, the first to be built there.
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An orbital motorway surrounding London.
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(roads) A motorway number, notably the M4 Motorway in England and Wales
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(obsolete) To convert (a road) into a main or primary road.
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(New England, UK) A major urban road, off which lead many smaller streets, many of them cul-de-sacs.
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(US, transport) A lane of a road used by traffic
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(UK, transport) Former name of smart motorway.
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(infrastructure) A road design that filters out certain kinds of vehicles, allowing only others (chiefly bicycles and pedestrians) to pass.
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(Britain) An aggregate which meets the Ministry of Transport standard as a compact subbase.
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A city designed with automobile routes on top and pedestrian areas underground.
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(In Europe, New Zealand and parts of Australia) A highway with grade-separated crossings (rather than level crossings) and designed (and only permitted) for high-speed motor-traffic (in Europe motor vehicles with a higher speed limit than 40 km/h) running in two directions on one separate carriageway each
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(Louisiana) The median strip or central reservation between lanes of traffic in a divided highway.
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(UK, Australia) A cul-de-sac.
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(Canada, US, Australia) A segment of roadway that directs vehicular traffic from a freeway onto local roads.
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Alternative spelling of off-ramp [(Canada, US, Australia) A segment of roadway that directs vehicular traffic from a freeway onto local roads.]
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(Britain) A slip road by which traffic joins a major road such as a motorway.
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A road in which traffic is only allowed to proceed in one direction.
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Alternative form of on-ramp [(Canada, US, Australia) A segment of roadway that directs vehicular traffic from local roads onto a freeway.]
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Alternative form of on-road [Designed for, used for, or taking place on a driving surface that is traditionally paved, such as a street or smooth terrain]
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The part of the road system that is away from urban and suburban areas and on which large distances can be travelled without needing to frequently slow for traffic or intersections.
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A method or direction of proceeding.
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An interchange, a road that connects a freeway to a surface street or another freeway.
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Abbreviation of road. [A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.]
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(exclusively as part of street names) Abbreviation of road. [A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.]
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A raised platform or other protective barrier in the middle of a street crossing, allowing pedestrians to pause safely in the middle of the road.
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(UK) The area which separates opposing lanes of traffic on a divided motorway or dual carriageway; see also central reservation.
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(countable) Land on which a right of way exists.
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(chiefly Australia, New Zealand, UK) A circumferential highway around a town, city, or other conurbation.
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(figuratively) A path chosen in life or career.
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The objects and equipment installed at the side of a road, such as signage, barriers, avalanche fences, etc.
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The portion of a bridge or railway used by traffic.
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A road or path; often specifically a highway.
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Abbreviation of route. [A course or way which is traveled or passed.]
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Abbreviation of route. [A course or way which is traveled or passed.]
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The laws that govern driving, especially of motorists and cyclists.
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A highway lane that is open to traffic. Often used to describe when a hard shoulder is used as a normal traffic lane either permanently or conditionally during periods of heavy traffic.
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Acronym of road used as public path, a former type of right of way in England and Wales
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A road or path designed to take one past a pleasant view or nice scenery.
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An undivided road, usually two lanes, which is built on one roadway of a highway and functions as a temporary replacement until the second roadway is built.
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A route which enters or circulates through an institution, compound, land area, etc. for purposes of private access, maintenance, or security.
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A driveway that leads to multiple residences, often owned or maintained jointly by the residents along the driveway.
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(US, Canada) A marking (often consisting of an image of a bicycle with two inverted V shapes either above or below it) on the surface of a paved road shared by both bicycles and other vehicles indicating a portion of the road that cyclists may use.
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(UK) A single yellow line painted at the side of a road to show that parking is permitted only at specified times.
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(UK, Australia, transport) A short one-way lane allowing traffic to turn onto the cross street at an intersection without entering the intersection.
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A segment of roadway that joins a motorway to ordinary roads (in either direction)
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(UK, transport) A section of motorway that uses active traffic management (ATM) techniques to increase capacity by use of variable speed limits and hard-shoulder running at busy times.
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(science fiction) A route used for travel or shipping in outer space.
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(chiefly US) A road for high speed traffic; an expressway.
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(transportation planning, derogatory) A road too wide and fast to provide a high degree of safety for pedestrians and cyclists, while also having an excessive number of intersections and driveways, thereby preventing an efficient movement of vehicles.
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(informal) The center lane of a bidirectional road, used by traffic proceeding in both directions, for example for passing or turning.
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(by extension) A major route that carries most of the traffic going in a given direction by a specified mode of transportation.
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(US, humorous) The Schuylkill Expressway, a freeway through southwestern Montgomery County and the city of Philadelphia, known for its high incidence of traffic accidents.
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(uncountable) The act of going through; passage; travel, transit.
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(US) A broad highway fit for high-speed traffic; a thoroughfare.
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(US, mostly New York, nonstandard) Alternative form of throughway [(US) A broad highway fit for high-speed traffic; a thoroughfare.]
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A road which is marketed as particularly suited for tourists, and promoted by traffic signs or advertising material.
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The act of tracking, or towing, as a boat; towage.
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(civil engineering) A destination that generates traffic, other than a populated place, such as a park, museum, or university.
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A highway intended for use by motorized traffic
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A type of movable bridge that carries a segment of suspended roadway across a river.
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(UK) An important main road used by long-distance traffic, as well as heavy lorries.
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A road or path that branches off from a main one.
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(transport) the conversion of a road into a dual carriageway
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A street in which traffic is allowed to proceed in two directions.
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(obsolete) Of or pertaining to roads; happening on roads.
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A route, course of action; a preferred decision or choice.
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Local traffic, as distinguished from through or express traffic.
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(US) A right to cross land.
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(US, California) An area of a street where the curb has been painted white, indicating that the spot is only to be used for the immediate loading or unloading of passengers, baggage or freight, or for short-term parking, and (in some places, such as airports) that a vehicle is not to be left unattended.
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Synonym of wide spot in the road
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a place on a road, street or approach to a bridge where the width is restricted by means of posts or bollards on either side. These are designed to limit the size and weight of vehicles that use the road.
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A length of road or highway across which wild animals are known to travel.
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(US) A road concurrency in which at least two numbered highway routes are signed in opposite, conflicting directions on the same stretch of physical roadway.
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A Y-shaped object: a wye level, wye-connected. Especially a Y-shaped connection of three sections of road or railroad track.
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(traffic) a line instructing people to allow people, whose paths cross theirs and who have right of way, to move first
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(UK, derogatory) Any of the road lanes in London, England, dedicated for vehicles transporting VIPs during the 2012 London Olympics.
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