slip-road
Definition
Noun: - A "slip-road" is a short road used for entering or leaving a major road, such as a highway or motorway. It allows vehicles to merge into traffic or exit safely.
Usage Examples
- (A short road for entering the highway.)
- (The exit road was blocked, leading to congestion.)
Advanced Usage
- "Slip-road" can be used in planning and traffic engineering contexts.
- The new interchange includes a long slip-road for smoother merging. (A designed road segment for entering/exiting.)
Variants and Related Words
- Slip (noun): a narrow strip or passage; in this context, it refers to a short connecting road.
- The slip road is a single lane. (The short road has one lane for traffic.)
Synonyms
- Access road: a road providing entry or exit to a larger road.
- Ramp: a sloping road connecting a highway to another road (often used in American English).
Related Idioms
- "Take the slip-road": to use the short road to enter or leave a major road.
- Take the slip-road to exit the highway at the next junction. (Use the short connecting road to leave.)