"motorway" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈməʊtəweɪ/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-motorway.wav [UK] Forms: motorway [singular], motorways [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A motorway is a large, high-speed road. Synonyms: expressway, freeway, highway, interstate
    Sense id: simple-motorway-en-noun-VsACxSXX
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