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divided highway

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun divided highway has 1 sense
  1. divided highway, dual carriageway - a highway divided down the middle by a barrier that separates traffic going in different directions; "in England they call a divided highway a dual carriageway"
    --1 is a kind of highway, main road

Definitions from the Web

Term: Divided Highway

Description

A divided highway refers to a road or a stretch of a roadway that is divided into two or more separate traffic lanes by a physical barrier, such as a median or barrier wall. This type of highway is designed to separate traffic moving in opposite directions and improve safety by preventing head-on collisions.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Physical Roadway

In its most literal sense, a divided highway is a physical roadway with separate lanes for traffic moving in opposite directions.

Example Sentence:

Be careful while merging onto the divided highway.

Sense 2: Traffic Control System

Divided highway can also refer to a traffic control system that consists of signs, signals, or markings that divide the lanes of a road and regulate traffic flow.

Example Sentence:

Always obey the signs indicating lane divisions on the divided highway.

Sense 3: Highway Types

Divided highway can refer to specific types of highways or road classifications that are designed with a divided structure.

Example Sentence:

The interstate is a prime example of a divided highway.

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