traffic |
the movement of pedestrians and vehicles along a transportation route. [6 definitions] |
trafficable |
combined form of traffic. |
traffic circle |
a circular roadway or street, in which traffic moves in one direction only, that is situated at a busy intersection to facilitate traffic flow. |
traffic island |
an area, usu. marked or elevated, in a roadway that separates traffic lanes or provides protection for pedestrians, traffic controllers, or the like. |
traffic jam |
a slowing down or cessation of the flow of traffic due to a concentration of drivers in one area or an accident or other impediment. |
traffic light |
an electrically operated street or road signal used to regulate the flow of traffic by warning drivers when to stop, proceed with caution, or go. |
traffic pattern |
a flight path or an arrangement of such paths in the airspace near an airport, in which aircraft fly after taking off or before landing. |
tragacanth |
any of various low-growing, thorny Asian shrubs that produce a gummy substance which is used commercially. [2 definitions] |
tragedian |
an actor noted for his or her performances in tragedies. [2 definitions] |
tragedy |
a disastrous occurrence; calamity. [2 definitions] |
tragic |
of, pertaining to, or having the nature of tragedy. [3 definitions] |
tragicomedy |
a stage play or other literary work that combines tragedy and comedy, or a real event or series of events of similar character. |
trail |
to drag along behind, esp. on the ground. [13 definitions] |
trailblazer |
one who leads the way in any new field or endeavor; pioneer. [2 definitions] |
trailer |
someone or something that trails. [3 definitions] |
trailerable |
combined form of trailer. |
trailer park |
a privately owned area in which rental space and public utilities are provided for mobile homes. |
trailing arbutus |
a creeping evergreen bearing pink or white flower clusters that is related to heath and grows in eastern North America. |
trailing edge |
the back edge of an airfoil or propeller blade. |
trailless |
combined form of trail. |
train |
a connected series of railroad cars. [12 definitions] |