way

way

1. a route or direction

2. a means or line of passage, such as a path or track

3. a street in or leading out of a town

4. movement of a ship or other vessel

5. a right of way in law

6. a guide along which something can be moved, such as the surface of a lathe along which the tailstock slides

7. the wooden or metal tracks down which a ship slides to be launched

8. each way (of a bet) laid on a horse, dog, etc., to win or gain a place

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way

A street, alley, or other thoroughfare or easement permanently established for the passage of persons or vehicles.

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