dugway

/ˈdʌɡweɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a road or pass made through a hill or mountain by excavation, especially in a desert region.

“The hikers navigated through a long dugway to reach the top of the mountain.”

2. noun

a route made by digging through a hill or ridge, especially in the western United States.

“The pioneer used the dugway to traverse the difficult terrain.”

Synonyms

  • cut
  • excavated road

Antonyms

  • natural pass
  • unmodified terrain