Bridleway

//ˈbɹaɪdəlˌweɪ// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A path for riding a horse (which is controlled by a bridle).
  2. 2
    A right of way defined in law, over which the public have the right to travel on foot or on horseback or leading a horse, with or without a right to drive animals of any description along the way. England

    "The bulk for the funding (£40 million) will be spent on a 240MW Supergrid to boost power supply in the area, while £5 million will be spent on a new bridleway bridge over the East Coast main line to enable the closure of Lindsells level crossing, which has a high risk rating from Network Rail."

Synonyms

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halterpath

Example

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"The bulk for the funding (£40 million) will be spent on a 240MW Supergrid to boost power supply in the area, while £5 million will be spent on a new bridleway bridge over the East Coast main line to enable the closure of Lindsells level crossing, which has a high risk rating from Network Rail."

Etymology

From bridle + way.

Related phrases

right of way

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