clearway

American  

[kleer-wey] / ˈklɪərˌweɪ /

noun

British.

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

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clearway British  

/ ˈklɪəˌweɪ /

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

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Etymology

Origin of clearway

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

Example Sentences

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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