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roads

/ɹəʊdz/ /ɹoʊdz/

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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.

Examples :

"The roads were icy this morning, so I drove carefully to work. "

way vehicle place traffic

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A road; or particularly a car, as a means of transportation.

Examples :

"We travelled to the seaside by road."

vehicle way traffic

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A path chosen in life or career.

Examples :

"After high school, the students considered different roads to take in their careers. "

way job achievement direction

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An underground tunnel in a mine.

Examples :

"The miners carefully reinforced the roads in the coal mine to prevent collapses. "

technical geology industry

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A railway or a single railway track.

Examples :

"The train jumped the roads, causing a significant delay for commuters. "

vehicle way traffic

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The act of riding on horseback.

Examples :

"The old woman reminisced about her youthful roads in the countryside. "

action way vehicle

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A hostile ride against a particular area; a raid.

Examples :

"The gang planned roads against businesses in the neighboring town to steal valuable goods. "

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(often in the plural) A partly sheltered area of water near a shore in which vessels may ride at anchor; a roadstead.

Examples :

"The fishing boats sought shelter in the roads when the storm approached. "

nautical geography ocean

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A journey, or stage of a journey.

Examples :

"The roads of his life led him from a small village to a bustling city. "

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A way or route.

Examples :

"Many roads lead to the city center. "

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(occasionally in the singular) A roadstead.

Examples :

"From the cliffs, we could see several ships anchored in the roads, waiting for better weather to enter the harbor. "

nautical geography