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straightaway

Pronunciation: /ˌstreɪtəˈweɪ/

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Definition of straightaway

adverb

adjective

North American
  • extending or moving in a straight line: the straightaway hitter sprays his hits to all fields

noun

North American
  • a straight section of a road or racetrack: his skis shudder wildly as he tops 90 on the straightaways

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Definition of straightaway in the US English dictionary