causeway

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Synonyms: causway, causey, cableway, causeways, cruiseway

Antonyms: causway, causey, cableway, causeways, cruiseway

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Noun

1. A [[road]] that is raised so as to be above [[water]], [[marshland]], and similar low-lying [[obstacle]]s, which in some cases may [[flood]] periodically (e.g. due to [[tide]]s). Originally causeways were much like [[dyke]]s, generally pierced to let water through, whereas many modern causeways are more like [[bridge]]s or [[viaduct]]s.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|obsolete|transitive}} To {{l|en|pave}}, to {{l|en|cobble}}.

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