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corduroy


2corduroy

verb
corduroyedcorduroy·ing

Definition of CORDUROY

transitive verb
: to build (a road) of logs laid side by side transversely; also : to build a corduroy road across

First Known Use of CORDUROY

1854

Other Transportation Terms

camber, demurrage, milestone

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