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      road
      noun
      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.
      (uncountable) Roads in general as a means of travel, especially by motor vehicle.
      (figuratively) A path chosen, as in life or career.
      An underground tunnel in a mine.
      (US, UK, rail transport) A single railroad track (railway track).
      (nautical, usually in the plural) A partly sheltered area of water near a shore in which vessels may ride at anchor; a roadstead.
      (cricket) A hard, flat pitch, typically favourable for batters.
      (dated) A physical way or route.
      (US, rail transport, archaic) A railroad.
      (obsolete) The act of riding on horseback.
      (obsolete) A hostile ride against a particular area; a raid.
      (obsolete) A journey, or stage of a journey.
      adjective
      (US, Canada, sports, chiefly attributive) At the venue of the opposing team or competitor; on the road.
      (cycling) Of or pertaining to a road bike.
      Synonyms for road
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      Words related to road
      roadabilitynbyroadnbystreettramroadclearwaynfootpathncontraflowpavedadjfootwayadjunpavedadjbypathnpotholesnroutemantollwayadjturnoffnroundaboutadjroadworksmacadamizev

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