Roadkill
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹəʊdˌkɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Roadkill is a noun meaning (by extension) A helpless victim.
Meaning
(by extension) A helpless victim.
More Meanings
- (chiefly US, automotive) The killing of an animal by a road vehicle.
- (chiefly US, automotive) The animal or animals so killed.
Example Sentences
The van was heading straight for her and travelling faster and faster by the second. Zoe had to do something or she would be roadkill.
Word Forms
- roadkills
- road kill
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include homekill, slaughter, kill, ursicide, autocide, butchery.
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