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Topic: ROADS

Date: 1300-1400
Language: Old French
Origin: creissant, from creistre 'to grow, increase', from Latin crescere

crescent

 noun
     
cres‧cent [countable]
1CF a curved shape that is wider in the middle and pointed at the ends:
a small crescent of pastry topped with cheese
2RRI the curved shape that is used as a sign of the Muslim religion
3TTR a street with a curved shape - often used in the names of streets
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arterial artery asphalt Ave. avenue boulevard bypass(n) bypass(v) circus close cone corner crescent crossing crossroads curb Dr exit express freeway gradient highway hill interchange intersection interstate lane median milestone negotiable off-road one-way parade parkway path pathway pedestrian(n) pedestrian(a) piazza pike Pk Pl. plaza point promenade ramp Rd. road rush hour rut shoulder spur St street strip subway tar(n) tar(v) toll traffic turn turning turn-off way

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