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shun•pike
(shun′pīk′),USA pronunciation n., v., -piked, -pik•ing.
n.
v.i.
shun′pik′er, n.
n.
- Transporta side road taken instead of a turnpike or expressway to avoid tolls or to travel at a leisurely pace.
v.i.
- Transportto drive on a shunpike.
- shun + (turn)pike 1850–55, American.