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clearway

[ kleer-wey ]

noun

British.
  1. a road on which only emergency stops are permitted.


clearway

/ ˈ°ì±ôɪəˌ·É±ðɪ /

noun

  1. a stretch of road on which motorists may stop only in an emergency
  2. an area at the end of a runway over which an aircraft taking off makes its initial climb: it is under the control of the airport
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of clearway1

1880–85, for an earlier sense; clear + way 1
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Example Sentences

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According to the Highway Code, a clearway sign means no stopping.

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Hope Valley police teams previously said 21 drivers who parked on the clearway through Winnats Pass on Saturday would be prosecuted.

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Hope Valley police teams said that 21 drivers who parked on the clearway through Winnats Pass on Saturday would be prosecuted.

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It added: "Any further vehicles found to be parked on the clearway, double yellows or causing an obstruction will also have their vehicle removed at their own expense. Please heed the warning."

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Powys council has this year introduced a designated clearway and new signs, and council wardens will be on patrol in the valley on e-bikes.

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