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road rage
nounC1
/ˈrəʊd ˌreɪdʒ/Violent or aggressive behavior by a driver, typically triggered by the actions of another road user and manifested in shouting, gestures, dangerous driving, or physical assault.
road rash
nounLow
/ˈrəʊd ˌræʃ/An injury to the skin, typically an abrasion, caused by scraping against a hard surface like asphalt or concrete during a fall from a moving vehicle (e.g., bicycle, motorcycle, skateboard).
road roller
nounC1
/ˈrəʊd ˌrəʊlə/A heavy vehicle with a large roller used for compacting and flattening surfaces such as roads, asphalt, or soil during construction.
road show
nounB2
/ˈrəʊd ˌʃəʊ/A travelling show or presentation, typically by performers, a business, or a political campaign, that visits a series of locations to perform, promote, or connect with an audience.
road sign
nounB1
/ˈrəʊd ˌsaɪn/A sign erected alongside or above a road to give information, instructions, or warnings to road users.
road tax
nounB2
/ˈrəʊd ˌtæks/A tax levied on vehicles for using public roads.
road test
nounverbB2
/ˈrəʊd ˌtɛst/A practical test, typically taken in a vehicle, to assess a person's ability to drive safely and correctly according to road laws.
road town
nounlow
/ˈrəʊd ˌtaʊn/A settlement or town that has developed primarily along and because of a main road, often characterized by linear development.
road trip
nounverb-intransitiveB2
/ˈrəʊd ˌtrɪp/A journey undertaken for leisure in a car, van, or motorcycle, often over a significant distance and lasting more than a day, emphasising the experience of travel and adventure.
road-fund licence
nounRare
/ˌrəʊd fʌnd ˈlaɪ.səns/A compulsory annual tax paid to the UK government for permission to use a motor vehicle on public roads.
road-train
nounLow
/ˈrəʊd treɪn/A large vehicle consisting of a truck or prime mover pulling multiple trailers, used especially in remote areas like the Australian outback for long-distance transport.
roadability
nounLow
/ˌrəʊdəˈbɪləti/The quality of a vehicle's performance on the road, especially in terms of handling, stability, and comfort.
roadbed
nounC1
/ˈrəʊdbed/The foundation or structural base upon which the track, pavement, or road surface is laid.
roadblock
nounverb-transitiveB2
/ˈrəʊdblɒk/A physical barrier set up to block a road, typically used by authorities to stop and inspect vehicles.
roadeo
nounLow
/rəʊˈdeɪ.əʊ/A competitive event featuring demonstrations of driving skill, typically for commercial or professional drivers in vehicles like trucks or buses.
roadguard
nounLow
/ˈrəʊdɡɑːd/A person who directs traffic, watches for hazards, and ensures safety for children or workers on or near a road.
roadholding
nounC1
/ˈrəʊdˌhəʊl.dɪŋ/The degree to which a vehicle, particularly a car, maintains stability and grip on the road surface, especially when cornering or on uneven surfaces.
roadhouse
nounC1
/ˈrəʊdhaʊs/A building, typically in a rural or isolated area by a main road, that serves as a combination of a restaurant, bar, and sometimes an inn or motel for travelers.
roadie
nounMedium
/ˈrəʊdi/A person employed by a touring band or musician to set up, maintain, and transport equipment.
roadkill
nounB2
/ˈrəʊdkɪl/An animal or animals that have been killed on a road by a vehicle.

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