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roadworthy
[ rohd-wur-thee ]
/ ˈroʊdˌwɜr ði /
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adjective, road·wor·thi·er, road·wor·thi·est.
in suitable operating condition or meeting accepted standards for safe driving on the road: a roadworthy automobile.
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OTHER WORDS FROM roadworthy
road·wor·thi·ness, nounun·road·wor·thy, adjectiveWords nearby roadworthy
road-train, road warrior, roadway, roadwork, roadworks, roadworthy, roam, roan, Roanoke, Roanoke Island, Roanoke Rapids
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How to use roadworthy in a sentence
As bicycle demand finally began to evaporate and cars became more commonplace, his company built its first EV prototype in 1896 and was producing roadworthy consumer models by mid-May of 1897.
This electric car was cutting edge in 1908. What’s it like to drive it?|Victoria Scott/The Drive|October 29, 2021|Popular-ScienceHere is a selection of roadworthy audiobooks tailored to fit different journeys and assorted travelers.
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British Dictionary definitions for roadworthy
roadworthy
/ (ˈrəʊdˌwɜːðɪ) /
adjective
(of a motor vehicle) mechanically sound; fit for use on the roads
noun plural -ies
Southern African a certificate of roadworthiness for a motor vehicle
Derived forms of roadworthy
roadworthiness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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