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corduroy road
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corduroy road
n
(Engineering / Civil Engineering) a road across swampy ground, made of logs laid transversely
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The Pioneers Were Engineers "American pioneers built corduroy roads through swamps," said Chuck, who is an engineer.
Building a tree-trunk road: a swamp blocked our path to the lake. ... by Haugh, Wendy Hobday / Highlights for Children
In periods of thaw, vehicles got stuck in the mud constantly, requiring construction of corduroy roads (layers of logs, gravel, and sand) for traction.
The World War II Black Regiment That Built the Alaska Military ... by Stevens, Susan / Engineer: The Professional Bulletin for Army Engineers
More usefully, wood was used to move masses of men, horses, guns, and material over corduroy roads, rail beds, and bridges.
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