Roadkill

Word ROADKILL
Character 8
Hyphenation road kill
Pronunciations /ˈɹəʊdˌkɪl/

Definitions and meanings of "Roadkill"

What do we mean by roadkill?

An animal or animals killed by being struck by a motor vehicle. noun

One that has failed or been defeated and is no longer worthy of consideration. noun

The body of an animal killed by a vehicle on a road. Also used metaphorically. noun

The killing of an animal by a road vehicle noun

The animal(s) so killed noun

A helpless victim noun

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

The killing of an animal by a road vehicle

The animal(s) so killed

(by extension) a helpless victim

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The word "roadkill" in example sentences

If roadkill is exempt, poachers have an easy way out. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In that area of the country, roadkill is part of the cuisine. ❋ Unknown (2009)

There's no regular German word for "roadkill" - it's an American concept, though I'm sure they run animals over on the autobahn. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Anywhere I've ever been, any "roadkill" taken had to have a donation permit associated with it, I agree with jay. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The technical term for an author whose book only makes 50% sell-through is "roadkill"; I think I'd have to look it up that my only book that didn't make 70% was the hardcover of my first novel. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The pundits described our party as "roadkill" that would be left out of America's new conservative future. ❋ Rep. Luis Gutierrez (2010)

I thought your 'roadkill' comment was very funny, Mr N. ❋ Newmania (2007)

So he now watches it regularly. also told a guy at work and he watched 'roadkill' episode on tv and like the feel so he now has my DVD boxset so hopefully thats another fan for us. ❋ Unknown (2007)

I couldn't help wondering if at least some of the "roadkill" hadn't been alive before these people go their hands on it. ❋ BikeSnobNYC (2008)

And even if none of the "roadkill" had been killed by the participants, surely when a group of grown men are riding around New York City playing with bloody animals it is symptomatic of something in the "bike culture" that goes beyond simple stupidity. ❋ BikeSnobNYC (2008)

Before I go further trying to adequately relate my roadside epiphany, I want to make a personal declaration for the public record: I will never again refer to the growing multitude of innocent animals who perish from our current addiction to automotive transportation as "roadkill". ❋ Unknown (2007)

Most are sadly common "roadkill" another name which unfortunately almost fits. ❋ Unknown (2002)

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