cross-country vs road

cross-country vs road
off-road off-road adj. designed for or used for or taking place on trails and beaches etc., instead of public roads; as, off-road vehicles; off-road sports such as snowmobiling. [Narrower terms: {cross-country (vs. road) ] [WordNet 1.5]

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