Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
roadkill
Noun
/ˈroʊd.kɪl/
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Definition
Animals that have been accidentally killed on the road by vehicles.
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Examples
- The most common roadkill in my area is deer.
- It’s important to watch for roadkill while driving in rural areas.
- The wildlife rescue group helped care for injured animals found near roadkill.
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Meaning
Roadkill refers to the carcasses of animals, usually wildlife, that have been struck by vehicles on roadways.
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Synonyms
- Animal carcass
- Wildlife accident