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roadkill


n. sing. & pl.

The body of an animal killed by a vehicle on a road; as, it is illegal in most places for a restaurant to serve roadkill as food for people . Also used metaphorically; as, “ roadkill on the information superhighway” (a person or corporation defeated by others more expert at using the internet) .


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