"zipway" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: zipways [plural]
Etymology: zip + way Etymology templates: {{compound|en|zip|way}} zip + way Head templates: {{en-noun}} zipway (plural zipways)
  1. (science fiction) A high-speed elevator, corridor, or similar transit route. Categories (topical): Science fiction
    Sense id: en-zipway-en-noun-2TCK4Fv7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

Inflected forms

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