fireroad

English

Etymology

From fire +‎ road, based on their use as an access route for firefighters.

Pronunciation

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Noun

fireroad (plural fireroads)

  1. (cycling) A trail that is wide enough for four-wheeled off-road vehicles.
    Coordinate term: singletrack
    • 2003 October, Walneck's Classic Cycle Trader, page 126:
      The run began with a basically straight 50 to 60 mph fireroad with just enough hidden rocks to emphasize the strength of the alloy Daido rims.
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