Driftway
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Driftway is a noun meaning A road or path for driving cattle or sheep, on the commons or on private land.
Meaning
A road or path for driving cattle or sheep, on the commons or on private land.
More Meanings
- (mining) A drift, or horizontal passage in a mine.
- (US, Rhode Island) An access road to the sea.
Example Sentences
The said commoners[…]to leave a driftway for the cattle and beasts of the said Edward Dymocke.
Word Forms
- driftways
Synonyms for driftway
Depending on context, synonyms include droveway, driveway.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include droveway, drove, drift, driftland, cowpath, runway.
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