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Turnpike

/tˈɜˌrnpaɪk/
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(noun) A frame consisting of two bars crossing each other at right angles and turning on a post or pin, to hinder the passage of animals, but admitting a person to pass between the arms.

At what time exactly did you enter the turnpike?
If you don't get off here, you'll have to get on the turnpike.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The main ____ road connects the two large cities and allows for much faster travel across the region today.

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