Meaning of headway in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhɛdˌweɪ/

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  1. Noun

    headway

    Definitions

    1. vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
  2. 2. forward movement

    Examples

    • « the ship made little headway against the gale »

    Derived terms

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