Definition

Adjective: - Describing a road that has only one lane for vehicles traveling in both directions. On such a road, when two vehicles meet from opposite directions, one must move to a designated passing area or the side of the road to allow the other to pass.

Usage

This adjective is used specifically to describe the physical layout and traffic capacity of a road, path, or bridge. It indicates limited space and requires specific driving etiquette for oncoming traffic.

Examples

• The mountain road was narrow and single-lane, making the drive slow and cautious.
• We had to wait at the single-lane bridge for the oncoming car to cross first.
• Many rural roads in the area are still single-lane.

Advanced Usage

• "single-lane traffic": A noun phrase describing the condition or flow of vehicles on such a road.
  • The accident caused single-lane traffic for several miles.

Variants and Related Words

• Two-lane (Adjective): Describing a road with one lane for travel in each direction.
• Multi-lane (Adjective): Describing a road with several lanes for travel in each direction.

Synonyms

• One-lane
• Undivided (when referring to a road without a central median, though it may have more than one lane)

Antonyms

• Dual-carriageway (UK)
• Divided highway
• Multi-lane

Adjective

1. (of roads) having a single lane for traffic in both directions; when vehicles meet one must pull off the road to let the other pass