trunk road
Definition
Noun: A main road or highway that forms a principal route in a transportation network, typically connecting major towns or cities and carrying long-distance traffic.
Usage
A "trunk road" is a major road designed for through traffic. It is a key part of a country's road infrastructure, often maintained by a national or regional authority rather than a local one. The term is commonly used in British English and in countries following British road classification systems.
Examples
- The A1 is a major trunk road running from London to Edinburgh.
- Heavy goods vehicles are frequently seen on this trunk road.
- The government announced funding to improve safety on several key trunk roads.
Advanced Usage
- "Designated trunk road": A road officially classified and maintained as a principal route by the relevant transport authority.
- The route was recently upgraded to a designated trunk road to improve regional connectivity.
Variants and Related Words
- Trunk route (n): Another term for a main transportation route, which can apply to roads, railways, or airlines.
- This railway line is a vital trunk route for freight.
- Arterial road (n): A high-capacity urban road designed to deliver traffic from collector roads to freeways or between urban centers. It is similar in function to a trunk road but often used in an urban context.
Synonyms
- Highway: A main road, especially one connecting major cities.
- Main road: A primary road in a network.
- Arterial road: A major urban thoroughfare.
Related Phrases
- Trunk road network: The complete system of principal roads in a country or region.
- Investments are focused on modernizing the national trunk road network.
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