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Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913

Thoroughfare

/thẽr'-ōf-ĕrˌ/ · Thor·ough·fare · IPA /ˈθʌɹəfɛː/
01 n. A passage through; a passage from one street or opening to another; an unobstructed way open to the public; a public road; hence, a frequen…
  1. 1.
    A passage through; a passage from one street or opening to another; an unobstructed way open to the public; a public road; hence, a frequented street.
    “A large and splendid thoroughfare.” Motley.
  2. 2.
    A passing or going through; passage.[R.]
    “[Made] Hell and this world -- one realm, one continent Of easy thoroughfare.” Milton.