roadgang
nounUK /ˈrəʊdɡæŋ/
US /ˈroʊdɡæŋ/
A roadgang is a group of people who work together to build or fix roads.
The roadgang spread gravel along the muddy path.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A group of prisoners assigned to do outdoor work, such as repairing roads.
The prisoners on the roadgang broke stones under the hot sun.
3. A gang of laborers who travel together to find road-building jobs.
The roadgang moved from town to town laying new tracks.
4. A group of friends who travel the roads together, often on motorcycles.
His roadgang rode across the country on old bikes.