Definition of Roadkill in English :

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Roadkill meaning in English

Meaning of Roadkill in English

Pronunciation of Roadkill in English

Roadkill pronunciation in English

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Roadkill

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Noun

1. roadkill

the dead body of an animal that has been killed on a road by a vehicle

Example Sentences:
'vultures usually feed on carrion or roadkill'

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Roadkill

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noun
the remains of an animal or animals killed on the road by motor vehicles

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Roadkill

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noun
Slang
the body of an animal that has been killed on a road by a passing vehicle
: also road kill

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Roadkill

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n.
1. An animal or animals killed by being struck by a motor vehicle.
2. Slang One that has failed or been defeated and is no longer worthy of consideration: "Many radio rightists betray a truculent nostalgia for the old foes who became their roadkill" (Richard Corliss).

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