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raccordo

/rakˈkɔrdo/noun · masculineC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 12,080

Meaning

junction, ring road

  • a connecting road, junction, or ring-road section linking major highways
  • a mechanical or structural joint connecting pipes or components
  • a logical or thematic connection or transition between parts

In a sentence

C'è molto traffico sul raccordo anulare questa mattina.

There is heavy traffic on the ring road this morning.

Prendi il raccordo per entrare direttamente in autostrada.

Take the link road to get directly onto the motorway.

L'idraulico ha sostituito il raccordo del lavandino.

The plumber replaced the pipe fitting under the sink.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
raccordomasculine · singular
raccordimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Famous in Italy for 'il Grande Raccordo Anulare' (GRA), Rome's outer ring road.

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