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underpass
noun un·der·pass \-ˌpas\
: a place where a road or railroad crosses under another road or railroad
Full Definition of UNDERPASS
: a crossing of a highway and another way (as a road or railroad) at different levels; also : the lower level of such a crossing
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First Known Use of UNDERPASS
1903
Rhymes with UNDERPASS
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UNDERPASS Defined for Kids
underpass
noun un·der·pass \ˈən-dər-ˌpas\
Definition of UNDERPASS for Kids
: a road or passage that runs under something (as another road)
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