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fingerposts

/ˈfɪŋɡərpoʊsts/

Meanings
noun
A board that shows the direction (and often distance) to a named place; especially one of several attached to a milepost

Examples :

"Following the hiking trail, we relied on the fingerposts at each intersection to guide us to the waterfall. "
direction sign place way communication traffic

Related Words

Illustration weathered

weathered verb

/ˈwɛðərd/ /ˈwɛðəd/

To expose to the weather, or show the effects of such exposure, or to withstand such effects.

"The old wooden fence has weathered many storms over the years. "

Illustration waterfall

waterfall noun

/ˈwɔːtəfɔːl/ /ˈwɔtɚfɔl/

A flow of water over the edge of a cliff.

"The hikers were amazed by the powerful waterfall cascading down the rocky cliff face. "

Illustration several

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration relied

relied verb

/rɪˈlaɪd/ /riˈlaɪd/

(with on or upon, formerly also with in) to trust; to have confidence in; to depend.

"Example Sentence: "Sarah relied on her notes to pass the exam." "

Illustration hiking

hiking verb

/ˈhaɪkɪŋ/

To take a long walk for pleasure or exercise.

"We are going hiking in the mountains this weekend for fun and exercise. "

Illustration following

following verb

/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

"Follow that car!"

Illustration direction

direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration milepost

milepost noun

/ˈmaɪlpoʊst/

A post on a highway, often with one or more fingerposts, showing the distance in miles to nearby places

"The milepost indicated that we were still 20 miles from Grandma's house. "

Illustration distance

distance noun

/ˈdɪs.təns/

The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

"From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok."

Illustration attached

attached verb

/əˈtætʃt/

To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).

"An officer is attached to a certain regiment, company, or ship."

Illustration intersection

intersection noun

/ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/

The junction of two (or more) paths, streets, highways, or other thoroughfares.

"The intersection of Maple Street and Oak Avenue is always congested during rush hour. "