(UK, Ireland) A segment of a roadway that joins a motorway to ordinary roads (in either direction).
(UK, Ireland) A segment of a roadway that joins a motorway to ordinary roads (in either direction).
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(British) A slip road by which traffic joins a major road such as a motorway.
(Britain) A slip road by which traffic leaves a major road such as a motorway.
(UK, Australia, transport) A short one-way lane allowing traffic to turn onto the cross street at an intersection without entering the intersection.
(North America, Australia) A segment of roadway that directs vehicular traffic from a freeway onto local roads.
(UK, New Zealand) A road built for high speed traffic, but not up to motorway standards or designated a motorway.