"turnpike" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈtɜː(r)npaɪk/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-turnpike.wav [UK] Forms: turnpike [singular], turnpikes [plural]
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  1. A turnpike is a road (now usually a freeway) that charges tolls for use.
    Sense id: simple-turnpike-en-noun-HrFW88j~
  2. A turnpike is also the gate placed in a road to stop travellers until they pay tolls.
    Sense id: simple-turnpike-en-noun-MaouUqG3
     
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