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A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.

A road; or particularly a car, as a means of transportation.

Example: We travelled to the seaside by road.

A path chosen in life or career.

An underground tunnel in a mine.

At the venue of the opposing team or competitor; on the road.

(Slang) Having attributes, primarily masculine, suggesting a tendency towards minor crime. Usually used by youths endearingly; glorifying crime.