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Land Transportation - Infrastructure

Here you will learn some English words related to the infrastructure such as "road", "tunnel", and "bridge."

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Words Related to Land Transportation
road
road
[noun]

a wide path made for cars, buses, etc. to travel along

Ex: They drove down a winding road to reach the countryside. 
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roadway
roadway
[noun]

a paved surface used for travel by vehicles

Ex: The roadway was smooth and well-maintained. 
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way
way
[noun]

a passage used for walking, riding, or driving

Ex: They live on Oak Way. 
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path
path
[noun]

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

Ex: Cyclists and walkers shared the path through the park. 
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place
place
[noun]

a small street or a square in a town, often with houses around it

Ex: They live in a quiet place near the center of the city. 
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line
line
[noun]

the track or route along which a train travels

Ex: The commuter line was delayed by signal problems. 
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highroad
highroad
[noun]

a main road or highway, often used for long-distance travel

Ex: They took the highroad to avoid traffic in the city. 
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private road

a road owned and maintained by a private individual or organization

Ex: The private road required permission to access. 
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musical road

a road designed with grooves or ridges that produce musical sounds when driven over at a specific speed

Ex: The musical road played a tune as the car drove over it. 
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main line
main line
[noun]

an important railroad line between two cities or large towns

Ex: The train's main line connects the city to several suburban areas. 
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causeway
causeway
[noun]

a raised road or track across low or wet ground

Ex: The causeway allowed passage over the marshy terrain. 
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main road
main road
[noun]

a wide and important public road that connects different places and is usually designed to handle heavy traffic

Ex: They live just off the main road, making it easy to commute to the city. 
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side road
side road
[noun]

a minor road that branches off from a main road

Ex: They turned onto a side road to avoid traffic. 
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auxiliary route

a secondary road or path designed to help manage traffic flow by providing alternative routes to the main roads

Ex: During rush hour, many drivers use the auxiliary route to avoid traffic jams on the main highway. 
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byroad
byroad
[noun]

a less traveled road

Ex: The byroad wound through the forest. 
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byway
byway
[noun]

a little-used road or lane

Ex: They stumbled upon a charming byway lined with old cottages. 
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detour
detour
[noun]

a temporary route used to bypass a closed or blocked section of road

Ex: They took a detour due to road construction. 
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highway
highway
[noun]

any major public road that connects cities or towns

Ex: They traveled on the highway to reach their destination quickly. 
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state highway

a road maintained by the state government, typically connecting cities and towns within the state

Ex: They drove on the state highway to visit family. 
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freeway
freeway
[noun]

a controlled-access highway that has no intersections or cross-traffic and is designed for high-speed travel

Ex: We drove for hours on the freeway without any stops. 
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stroad
stroad
[noun]

a wide road that is designed for both high-speed car traffic and for walking or biking, but does not do either very well

Ex: The new shopping center was built next to a busy stroad, making it hard for people to walk there safely. 
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ramp
ramp
[noun]

a short road or pathway that allows vehicles to enter or exit a main road or highway

Ex: Take the ramp to get onto the highway. 
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the scenic route

a longer path taken to enjoy beautiful views or interesting sights along the way

Ex: During our vacation, we decided to take the scenic route along the coast to see the ocean and cliffs. 
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parkway
parkway
[noun]

a scenic road designed for leisurely driving, often with landscaped surroundings

Ex: They enjoyed a Sunday drive along the parkway. 
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toll road
toll road
[noun]

a road where drivers must pay a fee to use, often to fund maintenance and improvements

Ex: They avoided the toll road to save money. 
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collector road

a type of street designed to gather traffic from local neighborhoods and distribute it to larger roads or highways

Ex: The collector road near our neighborhood helps manage the flow of cars going to and from the city center. 
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connector
connector
[noun]

a road or pathway that links two or more places together, facilitating travel and transportation

Ex: The new connector between the two towns has reduced travel time significantly. 
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bridge
bridge
[noun]

a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other

Ex: They crossed the bridge to reach the other side of the river. 
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overbridge

a structure built to allow pedestrians or vehicles to cross over a road, railway, or river

Ex: The overbridge near my house helps pedestrians safely cross the busy highway. 
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overpass
overpass
[noun]

a type of bridge that is built over a road to provide a different passage

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underpass
underpass
[noun]

an underground tunnel or path that people can use to cross a road, railway, etc.

Ex: They walked through the underpass to reach the other side of the busy intersection. 
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drawbridge

a bridge that can be pulled up in order to control the entrance or passage by people or ships

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bascule bridge

a type of movable bridge that can be raised and lowered to allow for the passage of water traffic

Ex: The bascule bridge lifted to let the large cargo ship pass through the river. 
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flyover
flyover
[noun]

a road or bridge constructed over another road or railway line, allowing vehicles to pass over or cross without interference

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viaduct
viaduct
[noun]

a long, elevated structure that carries a railway or road across a valley or river, typically held up by a series of arches

Ex: The viaduct spanned the valley, carrying the train tracks high above the river. 
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corniche
corniche
[noun]

a road or pathway that typically runs along a coast, offering scenic views of the sea and surroundings

Ex: The city's corniche is popular among tourists for its stunning views of the ocean and skyline. 
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tunnel
tunnel
[noun]

a passage dug through or under a mountain or a structure, typically for cars, trains, people, etc.

Ex: The train disappeared into the tunnel with a roar. 
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railroad
railroad
[noun]

a track with rails along which trains run

Ex: He enjoyed walking along the railroad, listening to the sounds of the passing trains. 
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tramline
tramline
[noun]

the track or line on which an electric vehicle called a tram moves

Ex: The tramline runs through the center of the city. 
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branch
branch
[noun]

a secondary or lesser-used road or path that diverges from a main road or path

Ex: We took a left turn onto a narrow branch off the highway, leading us to a scenic route through the mountains. 
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turnpike
turnpike
[noun]

a major highway, typically with a gate where travelers pay a fee for use

Ex: Drivers used the turnpike to bypass heavy traffic on the regular route. 
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feeder
feeder
[noun]

a smaller channel or stream that flows into a larger body of water, particularly used in reference to canals or water distribution systems

Ex: The feeder supplied water to the main irrigation system. 
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exit
exit
[noun]

a part of a road through which vehicles can move on to another

Ex: She took the exit to the city center to reach her destination. 
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rest stop
rest stop
[noun]

an area near a road where people can stop to eat food, rest, etc.

Ex: The family decided to stop at a rest stop to stretch their legs during the long drive. 
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rest area
rest area
[noun]

an area along a highway or freeway with facilities for travelers to rest, eat, and use restroom facilities

Ex: They stopped at the rest area to stretch their legs. 
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truck stop

a facility along highways where truck drivers can refuel, rest, and eat

Ex: They stopped at the truck stop for a quick meal. 
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concurrency

the situation where multiple roads or routes run parallel or alongside each other

Ex: In urban areas, roads with high concurrency often experience heavy traffic during rush hours. 
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manhole
manhole
[noun]

a covered opening in a roadway or street used for access to underground utilities

Ex: They repaired the sewer line through the manhole. 
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manhole cover

a heavy metal lid that covers a manhole to prevent access and ensure safety

Ex: They replaced the damaged manhole cover. 
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