(rail transport, US) a diesel locomotive that combines the duties of a switcher with those of a locomotive hauling trains from one place to another.

plural of road switcher

(rail transport) The former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad.

(historical) A land route which was used from 1567–1620 for military supply and trade, and stretched from northern Italy to the Low Countries.

Ellipsis of Belt and Road Initiative.: a development strategy adopted by the Chinese government involving infrastructure development and investments in countries in Europe, Asia and Africa.

plural of road user

Any person that makes use of a road, such as a driver, cyclist, motorcyclist, moped rider, pedestrian or horserider.

(US) A road with a bed or other layer made from shells.

plural of road shower

A person who advises the thrower about his or her next throw during the game of road bowling.