Noun

(en noun)

A course or way which is traveled or passed.

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A regular itinerary of stops, or the path followed between these stops, such as for delivery or passenger transportation.

A road or path; often specifically a highway.

(rfc-sense) (figuratively) One of multiple methods or approaches to doing something.

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