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| 1. | [ noun ] (transportation) an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation | |
| Synonyms: | route | |
| Related terms: | way highway roadway driveway line thoroughfare shortcut bypass track access_road byway drive causeway skid_road detour post_road speedway corduroy track side_road turnoff clearway intersection bend roadbed shoulder traffic_circle turnout turnaround crown pavement route | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a way or means to achieve something | |
| Examples: | "the road to fame" |
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| Related terms: | means royal_road | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] working for a short time in different places | |
| Synonyms: | touring traveling itinerant | |
| Examples: | "itinerant laborers" "a road show" "traveling salesman" "touring company" |
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| Related terms: | moving | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] taking place over public roads | |
| Examples: | "road racing" |
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| Related terms: | cross-country roadworthy | |
| Similar spelling: |
Rod Rota Rood Rodi Rode Rodd Roda roadway rowdy Rohde rodeo Roddy Rodda rot rout Rott roth Rote root |
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