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dual-lane

dual-lane

3.8
A road with a middle strip that separates traffic going in two directions
  • adjective
  • /ˈduːəl leɪn/
translation icon : de dos carriles
  • They upgraded the old road to a dual-lane highway for improved safety.

Examples

  • Traffic moved smoothly along the newly constructed dual-lane bypass.

  • The new dual-lane highway opened last week.

  • Accidents are less common on dual-lane roads due to the central median.

  • There are many dual-lane roads in California.

  • Accidents are less common on dual-lane roads due to the central median.

  • They upgraded the old road to a dual-lane highway for improved safety.

  • Traffic moved smoothly along the newly constructed dual-lane bypass.

Synonyms

divided
vsdual-lane
  • US
2.7

A road with a central strip or barrier separating traffic directions

is the same meaning but is a hyphenated compound form

Antonyms

single-lane
1 4.3

A road that only lets one vehicle pass at a time in both directions

How Separated

dual carriageway
  • UK
1 4.9
dual-lane
3.8
two-lane
12 3.5
two-way
31 3.2

Surface Forms

dual-lane positive

Morphology

dual-lane = dual + lane (transparent) = dual + lane

The meaning is directly derived from the combination of 'dual' and 'lane', indicating a road with two lanes.

Etymology

Dual-lane comes from dual ('two') and lane ('part of a road'), which gives a clear picture: a dual-lane road has two main lanes, often with a central strip between them so traffic can move in opposite directions.