n A way used for travelling between places, usually surfaced with asphalt or concrete. Modern roads, both rural and urban, are designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. (defdate|from 16th c.)
n (figuratively) A path chosen in life or career. (defdate|from 17th c.)
n (nautical|often|plural) a partly sheltered area of water near a shore in which vessels may ride at anchor. (defdate|from 14th c.)
n An underground tunnel in a mine. (defdate|from 18th c.)
n (qualifier|US) a railway; (qualifier|British) a single railway track. (defdate|from 19th c.)