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| corduroy |
a road, bridge, or the like constructed by laying logs crosswise to its path. [3/6 definitions] |
| cross-country |
directed or moving over rough ground rather than on a smooth path, track, or road. [1/4 definitions] |
| curve |
a bend in a road. [1/7 definitions] |
| detour |
a departure from the direct course, esp. a temporary route established to avoid road blockage or repair. [1/4 definitions] |
| dip |
a downward slope or extension, as in a road. [1/15 definitions] |
| ditch |
to drive (a vehicle) off the tracks or the road into a ditch. [1/7 definitions] |
| divide |
to separate and diverge, as one road into two roads. [1/8 definitions] |
| dogleg |
something bent at a sharp angle, esp. a road or a golf fairway with a sharp curve. [1/2 definitions] |
| downgrade |
a slope downward, as in a road. [1/5 definitions] |
| driveway |
a private road that provides access from a street to a building such as a house or garage. |
| exit |
one of the designated places where vehicles can leave an expressway or other major road. [1/7 definitions] |
| fork |
to follow one branch, as of a road. [1/6 definitions] |
| frontage |
the linear extent of land next to a street, road, river, lake, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| grade |
the degree of inclination of a road or railroad. [1/9 definitions] |
| grade crossing |
the place where one railroad track intersects another, or intersects a road at the same level. |
| gravel |
to cover with gravel, as a path or road. [1/4 definitions] |
| ground glass |
glass ground into small particles, used in abrasives, road surfacing, and the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| guidepost |
a sign along a road showing direction or distance. [1/2 definitions] |
| gutter |
a shallow channel or trough for draining water, as under the eaves of a roof or along the edge of a road or street. [1/10 definitions] |
| hack1 |
to make (a way, path, road, or the like) by chopping out obstructions. [1/12 definitions] |
| highway |
a major public road on which one can drive at high speeds, esp. between cities. [2 definitions] |
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