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Meaning of
turnpike
in English
turnpike
us
//ˈtɝnpʰaɪk//
uk
//ˈtɜːnpaɪk//
#moderate
Plural
turnpikes
Definitions
Noun
a
barrier
with
crossing
bars
(
for
animals
)
The
farmer
installed
a
turnpike
to
block
the
cattle
from
escaping
.
a
gate
or
bar
for
toll
collection
The
old
turnpike
on
the
highway
collected
tolls
from
travelers
.
a
road
with
tolls
(
especially
highways
)
The
new
turnpike
will
reduce
traffic
congestion
in
the
city
.