Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
road-gang
noun
/ˈroʊd.ɡæŋ/
Definition
A group of workers who are employed to build or maintain roads.
Examples
- The road-gang worked tirelessly to complete the highway through the mountains.
- After the storm, a road-gang was deployed to fix the damaged streets.
- The city hired a road-gang to upgrade the aging infrastructure.
Meaning
Typically refers to a crew that is responsible for road construction and repair, often consisting of laborers and equipment operators.
Synonyms
- construction crew
- road crew
- maintenance team
