four-way

[fawr-wey, fohr-]

four-way

[fawr-wey, fohr-]
adjective
1.
providing access or passage in four directions: a four-way entrance.
2.
applying to all four directions of traffic at an intersection: a four-way stop sign.
3.
exerting influence or benefit in four different ways: a four-way blessing.
4.
made up of four participants: a four-way discussion.

Origin:
1815–25
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Four-way is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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four-way
 
adj
1.  giving passage in four directions
2.  made up of four elements

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