"M-way" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: M-ways [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} M-way (plural M-ways)
  1. (UK, slang) Abbreviation of motorway. Tags: UK, abbreviation, alt-of, slang Alternative form of: motorway Synonyms: M way
    Sense id: en-M-way-en-noun-h2AZjdRd Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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