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Toll road — A toll road, (also known as a tollway, turnpike, pike, or toll highway, especially if it is constructed to freeway standards), is a road for which a driver pays a toll (that is, a fee) for use. Structures for which tolls are charged include toll… … Wikipedia
toll gate — ► NOUN ▪ a barrier across a road where a toll must be paid to proceed further … English terms dictionary
toll|gate — «TOHL GAYT», noun. 1. a gate at a road, bridge, or other barrier where tolls are collected. 2. = tollbooth. (Cf. ↑tollbooth) … Useful english dictionary
Barrier toll system — The Garden State Parkway northbound approaching the Cape May barrier toll plaza in New Jersey. At the time of the photograph, the toll plaza had a 70 cent toll for cars. A barrier toll system (also known as an open toll system) is a method of… … Wikipedia
toll bar — noun Etymology: toll (I) : a bar or gate used to stop passengers at a tollhouse * * * a barrier, esp. a gate, across a road or bridge, where toll is collected. [1805 15] * * * toll bar noun A movable bar across a road, etc, to stop travellers… … Useful english dictionary
Toll roads in the United States — See List of toll roads in the United States A toll road in the United States, especially near the east coast, is often called a turnpike . The term turnpike originated from pikes , which were long sticks that blocked passage until the fare was… … Wikipedia
Toll bridge — A toll bridge is a bridge over which traffic may pass upon payment of a fee, or toll. Some major facilities in combination with a tunnel are called a bridge tunnel complex. See Toll road for more information. History The practice of collecting… … Wikipedia
toll — 1. n. 1 a charge payable for permission to pass a barrier or use a bridge or road etc. 2 the cost or damage caused by a disaster, battle, etc., or incurred in an achievement (death toll). 3 US a charge for a long distance telephone call. Phrases… … Useful english dictionary
toll bar — a barrier, esp. a gate, across a road or bridge, where toll is collected. [1805 15] * * * … Universalium
toll-bar — noun a gate or other barrier placed across a road where a toll is taken … Wiktionary
