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Headway Definition & Meaning

headway
noun
  1. vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
  2. forward movement; "the ship made little headway against the gale"

"Headway" in song lyrics

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  • "TDP-BJP election alliance talks fail to make any headway"
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Frequently asked questions

What does headway mean?
vertical space available to allow easy passage under something forward movement; "the ship made little headway against the gale"
What part of speech is headway?
Headway is a noun.
How many definitions does headway have?
Headway has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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