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shun·pike

(shŭn′pīk′)

A side road taken to avoid the tolls or traffic of a turnpike.

intr.v. shun·piked, shun·pik·ing, shun·pikes

To travel on side roads, avoiding turnpikes.

shun′pik′er n.

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shunpiker

(ˈʃʌnˌpaɪkə)

a driver who takes a side road to avoid paying a turnpike toll

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