Road definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary ROAD, n. [L. gradior. See Grade.] 1. An open way or ... inroad; incursion of an enemy. [Not in use.] On the road, passing; traveling. WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation [syn: road, route] 2: a way or means to achieve something; "the road to fame" Merriam Webster's noun Etymology: Middle English rode ... or way to an end, conclusion, or circumstance < on the road to success > 4. railway 5. a series of scheduled ...
... pass between the arms. 1. A gate set across a road to stop travelers and carriages till toll is paid for keeping the road in repair. 2. A turnpike road. 3. In military affairs, a beam filled with spikes to ... obstruct passage. TURN'PIKE, v.t. To form, as a road, in the manner of a turnpike road; to throw the path of a road into a rounded form. WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) ...
road runner definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: someone ... long-distance races (especially in marathons) [syn: marathoner, marathon runner, road runner, long-distance runner] Webster's 1913 Dictionary Now strike ... jolly mariners, For we be come unto a quiet rode [road]. --Spenser. On, or Upon, the road, traveling or passing over a road; coming or going; on the way. My hat and wig will soon be here, They are upon the road. --Cowper. Road agent, a highwayman, especially on the stage ...
road agent definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: a ... a vehicle and steals from it [syn: highjacker, highwayman, hijacker, road agent] Merriam Webster's noun Date: 1863 a highwayman who ... jolly mariners, For we be come unto a quiet rode [road]. --Spenser. On, or Upon, the road, traveling or passing over a road; coming or going; on the way. My hat and wig will soon be here, They are upon the road. --Cowper. Road agent, a highwayman, especially on the stage ...
... definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary HIGHWA'Y, n. A public road; a way open to all passengers; so called, either because it is a great or public road, or because the earth was raised to form a dry ... communication from one city or town to another. 1. Course; road; train of action. WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: a major road for any form of motor transport [syn: highway, main road] Merriam Webster's noun Date: before 12th century a public way; especially a main direct road Oxford Reference Dictionary n. 1 a a public road. ...
road roller definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: vehicle ... wide smooth rollers for compacting roads and pavements [syn: steamroller, road roller] Merriam Webster's noun Date: circa 1876 one that ... jolly mariners, For we be come unto a quiet rode [road]. --Spenser. On, or Upon, the road, traveling or passing over a road; coming or going; on the way. My hat and wig will soon be here, They are upon the road. --Cowper. Road agent, a highwayman, especially on the stage ...
Road steamer definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Now strike your saile ... jolly mariners, For we be come unto a quiet rode [road]. --Spenser. On, or Upon, the road, traveling or passing over a road; coming or going; on the way. My hat and wig will soon be here, They are upon the road. --Cowper. Road agent, a highwayman, especially on the stage routes of ...
To go on the road definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Now strike your saile, ye ... jolly mariners, For we be come unto a quiet rode [road]. --Spenser. On, or Upon, the road, traveling or passing over a road; coming or going; on the way. My hat and wig will soon be here, They are upon the road. --Cowper. Road agent, a highwayman, especially on the stage routes of ...
road metal definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: broken ... jolly mariners, For we be come unto a quiet rode [road]. --Spenser. On, or Upon, the road, traveling or passing over a road; coming or going; on the way. My hat and wig will soon be here, They are upon the road. --Cowper. Road agent, a highwayman, especially on the stage routes of ...
To take to the road definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Now strike your saile, ye ... jolly mariners, For we be come unto a quiet rode [road]. --Spenser. On, or Upon, the road, traveling or passing over a road; coming or going; on the way. My hat and wig will soon be here, They are upon the road. --Cowper. Road agent, a highwayman, especially on the stage routes of ...
Road book definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Now strike your saile ... jolly mariners, For we be come unto a quiet rode [road]. --Spenser. On, or Upon, the road, traveling or passing over a road; coming or going; on the way. My hat and wig will soon be here, They are upon the road. --Cowper. Road agent, a highwayman, especially on the stage routes of ...
the road definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Now strike your saile, ye ... jolly mariners, For we be come unto a quiet rode [road]. --Spenser. On, or Upon, the road, traveling or passing over a road; coming or going; on the way. My hat and wig will soon be here, They are upon the road. --Cowper. Road agent, a highwayman, especially on the stage routes of ...
To take the road definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Now strike your saile, ye ... jolly mariners, For we be come unto a quiet rode [road]. --Spenser. On, or Upon, the road, traveling or passing over a road; coming or going; on the way. My hat and wig will soon be here, They are upon the road. --Cowper. Road agent, a highwayman, especially on the stage routes of ...
... effort" [syn: campaign, cause, crusade, drive, movement, effort] 4: a road leading up to a private house; "they parked in the driveway" [syn: driveway, drive, private road] 5: the trait of being highly motivated; "his drive and ... reads data from a storage medium 11: a wide scenic road planted with trees; "the riverside drive offers many exciting scenic ... a high drive to left field > 2. a. a private road ; driveway b. a public road for driving (as in a park) 3. the state of ... the propulsive power of an automobile is applied to the road < front wheel drive > c. the means by which the ...
... A highway. WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel Merriam Webster's noun Date: 1598 1. a. the strip of land over which a road passes b. road; specifically roadbed 2b 2. the part of a bridge used by vehicles Oxford Reference Dictionary n. 1 a road. 2 = ROAD(1) 1b. 3 the part of a bridge or ...