"dragway" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dragways [plural]
Etymology: From drag + way. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|drag|way}} drag + way Head templates: {{en-noun}} dragway (plural dragways)
  1. (motor racing) A dragstrip, a place where drag races are held. A racetrack to drag on. Categories (topical): Motor racing, Roads Related terms: expressway, freeway, highway, motorway, parkway, raceway, runway, speedway, way

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