road

  1. Noun.  A way used for travelling between places, usually surfaced with asphalt or concrete. Modern roads, both rural and urban, are designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. (defdate, from 16th c.) .
  2. Noun.  (figuratively) A path chosen in life or career. (defdate, from 17th c.) .
  3. Noun.  (nautical, often) a partly sheltered area of water near a shore in which vessels may ride at anchor. (defdate, from 14th c.) .
  4. Noun.  An underground tunnel in a mine. (defdate, from 18th c.) .
  5. Noun.  (qualifier, US) a railway; (qualifier, British) a single railway track. (defdate, from 19th c.) .

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