turnpike in All languages combined

IPA: /ˈtɜː(r)npaɪk/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-turnpike.wav [UK] Forms: turnpike, turnpikes [plural] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: turn + pike Etymology templates: {{compound|turn|pike}} turn + pike Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]

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        "A turnpike is a road (now usually a freeway) that charges tolls for use."
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        "A turnpike is also the gate placed in a road to stop travellers until they pay tolls."
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"turnpike" meaning in All languages combined

Noun [English]