Straightway
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Straightway is a noun meaning A straight section of a racetrack.
Meaning
A straight section of a racetrack.
More Meanings
- (nonstandard) Directly.
- (dated) Synonym of straightaway or straight away (“at once, immediately”).
Example Sentences
"Thou now shalt drive her to her mother's straightway."
The National Highway 33-34 in these three districts cannot be operated even during light monsoon because the water level goes straightway into the road.
Those who continually prefer to stir up waters find that they create only a whirlpool and are carried around in circles rather than progressing straightway.
This made her angrier than before, and she blew her silver whistle twice. Straightway a great flock of wild crows came flying toward her, enough to darken the sky.
Word Forms
- straightways
- straightaway
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include frontstretch, mainstretch, speedway, outside, tracing, race.
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