roadkill
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈɹəʊdˌkɪl/ / /ˈɹoʊdˌkɪl/
noun
Etymology: From road + kill.
- The killing of an animal by a road vehicle.
- The animal or animals so killed.
“The van was heading straight for her and travelling faster and faster by the second. Zoe had to do something or she would be roadkill.”
- A helpless victim.