four-way
Americanadjective
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providing access or passage in four directions.
a four-way entrance.
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applying to all four directions of traffic at an intersection.
a four-way stop sign.
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exerting influence or benefit in four different ways.
a four-way blessing.
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made up of four participants.
a four-way discussion.
adjective
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giving passage in four directions
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made up of four elements
Etymology
Origin of four-way
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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South African Aldrich Potgieter, who started the day in a four-way tie for 12th and five pairings ahead of the leaders, eagled the first hole and moved into third place alone after birdies at the 10th and 12th.
From Los Angeles Times
The fabric must be able to stretch in all directions, which necessitates a four-way stretch fabric.
From Los Angeles Times
There’s little Gottlieb can do now about the limitations in USC’s frontcourt, which has relied all season on a four-way rotation at center.
From Los Angeles Times
In June, Wilders stunned Dutch politics by pulling out of a four-way coalition in a row over immigration, sparking snap elections.
From Barron's
Once, confronted with a contested four-way stop, Harvey waited for the offending cyclist to clear, then took his turn briskly.
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