a road maintained at private (rather than public) expense, to which public access may or may not be limited, (now) esp. one giving access to…
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| 释义 | society > travel > means of travel > route or way > way, path, or track > road > [noun] > for wheeled vehicles > leading to a house (8) private road1652 a road maintained at private (rather than public) expense, to which public access may or may not be limited, (now) esp. one giving access to… avenue1664 The chief approach to a country-house, usually bordered by trees; hence, any broad roadway bordered or marked by trees or other objects at… drive1780 A private road or lane leading from the public highway to a house or other building; (also) an area on a person's property on which a car or other… carriage drive1800 a driveway for horse-drawn carriages in a park, the grounds of a grand house, etc. carriage sweep1800 a curved carriage drive, typically leading to a large house; = sweep, n. 17c. sweep1811 Concrete uses. A curved carriage drive leading to a house. driveway1824 A road or way suitable for the passage of vehicles or animals. In later use: spec. a private road or lane leading from the public highway to a house… wheel-sweep1833 see sweep, n. 17c. |
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