What’s the difference between a turnpike and a highway? In the 1700s, privately funded roads were constructed in the Northeast to connect commercial centers, but tolls were charged to pay for the wood planks that covered the road; this was well...
shadow toll n.— «When the toll roads were built, the TCA said no taxpayer money would be used to operate roads, Fitts said. But the term “shadow tolls” seems to be a euphemism for “taxpayer-supported toll road,” he said.» —“San Onofre tollway still...
flare out n.— «After experiencing months of saturated soils in the winter, then bone dry periods in the spring and summer, some Douglas firs planted in less than ideal situations are showing what some foresters call “flare out,” the occasional dead...
vishing n.— «Vishing, in which the members received a phone call, allegedly from Numerica, requesting them to call a toll-free number to update their accounts.» —“Numerica Credit Union Selects TraceSecurity to Ensure Compliance and to Protect...
shot house n.— «In two places on the Bowery and one on Park Row arrests were made and alleged liquor confiscated. The police say that the three places were “shot houses” where liquor is sold at 5, 10 or 15 cents a drink.» —“Liquor Toll Inquiry...
frequent flier n.— «In the meantime, toll-taker Arnold Smith watches the regular bridge users—the “frequent fliers”—pass by each day.» —“Some Pay Price, but for Others Oceanside Span Takes Bigger Toll” by John M. Glionna Los Angeles Times Aug. 3...