Road Definition–noun | 1. | a long, narrow stretch with a smoothed or paved surface, made for traveling by motor vehicle, carriage, etc., between two or more points; street or highway. | | 2. | a way or course: the road to peace. | | 4. | Often, roads. Also called roadstead. Nautical. a partly sheltered area of water near a shore in which vessels may ride at anchor. | | 5. | Mining. any tunnel in a mine used for hauling. | | 6. | the road, the places, usually outside of New York City, at which theatrical companies on tour generally give performances. | —Idioms | 7. | burn up the road, Slang. to drive or move very fast. | | 8. | down the road, in the future: Economists see higher interest rates down the road. | | 9. | hit the road, Slang. to begin or resume traveling: We hit the road before sunrise. | | 10. | one for the road, a final alcoholic drink taken just befor
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Bicycle Definition–noun | 1. | a vehicle with two wheels in tandem, usually propelled by pedals connected to the rear wheel by a chain, and having handlebars for steering and a saddlelike seat. | –verb (used without object) –verb (used with object) | 3. | to ship or transport directly by bicycle or other means. | |
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