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towpath

noun

Definition of towpath

as in road

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Recent Examples of towpath Wander through the 12-acre Peckman Preserve along the river, once a towpath for the Morris Canal. — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026 On their way into the track, Green and his three friends join a growing group of cyclists on the same journey, pedaling beneath the trees along the canal towpath. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 21 May 2026 Mules on the towpath along the canal could pull a heavy barge at a clip of 4 miles per hour – far faster than the job of dragging wagons over primitive roads. — Christine Keiner, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025 More than 600 cyclists will embark on a 400-mile ride along the Erie Canal towpath and part of the Empire State Trail from Buffalo to Albany. — Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for towpath

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Noun

Heavy deposits could collapse roofs, contaminate water, damage machinery, bury crops, disrupt power networks, and make roads difficult to use.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Torrential downpours routinely inundate roads and railway lines, disrupt air and rail traffic.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of road

Noun

Bicycle advocates are calling for immediate changes to local roads and bike infrastructure after 10 bicyclists have been killed on Sacramento-area roadways so far this year.

— James Taylor, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Prior to his car going off the roadway, investigators have not ruled out the possibility that Howard suffered a medical episode, according to the release.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of roadway

Noun

Surveillance video of the incident shows the white vehicle involved in the collision sideswiping a car in the opposite lane, then careening toward the crosswalk that moments earlier a pedestrian had entered with a dog.

— Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Surveillance video allegedly shows the truck crossing into oncoming traffic to pass two vehicles before cutting back into its lane.

— Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of lane

Noun

For example, in the San Fernando Valley, a person could leave the car at home when in walking proximity to bus lines on major thoroughfares, such as Line 165 on Vanowen Street that connects Burbank to West Hills.

— Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
Much of the action centers on Warren Street, a lively main thoroughfare lined with independent boutiques, art galleries, vintage shops, bookstores, cafés, and farm-to-table eateries.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of thoroughfare

Noun

If goals diverge, name the common aim, then suggest a simple route that honors both needs, and your upbeat spirit will make consensus easier.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Eliminating trips to public fueling stations could also improve route efficiency for commercial trucking operations.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of route

Noun

The Sconset Bluff Walk is a popular scenic footpath near yards of private cottages.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
The vehicle crashed into the crowd in Tiergarten Park, according to law enforcement, an area along a footpath within the park and near to the parade's end.

— Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 26 July 2026

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