roadhead

noun

: the end of a road: such as
a
: one where men and goods must continue on foot or on animals
heroic bands of soldiers labor … to keep the trucks moving through to the roadhead, where mules or porters will take over the trafficG. H. Johnston
b
: the farthest point reached by a road under construction

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“Roadhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roadhead. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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