(UK, historical) A trackway for barrows, historically used in mines.
(UK, historical) A trackway for barrows, historically used in mines.
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(UK) A minor road or path that may be legally traversed on foot, on horseback, or in any vehicle that is not mechanically propelled.
(UK, dialect) The path by which the dead are carried to the grave.
(mining) A drift, or horizontal passage in a mine.
(chiefly, UK, Ireland) The track on which a tram (streetcar) runs.
(rail, UK) A type of crossing found mainly in railway stations which allows passengers the opportunity to cross between platforms.