roadworthy

Definition

Being able to be driven, or suitable for driving, on the open road.

Etymology

From road + -worthy.

Example Sentences

• "It was one of the rapidest Constitutions ever put together; made, some say in eight days, by Hérault Séchelles and others; probably a workmanlike, roadworthy Constitution enough; — on which point, however, we are, for some reasons, little called to form a judgment."
• "The coupe shrieked as it hit the curve, but Harry managed the twist with precision and the roadworthy car responded."

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