Infrastructure Terminology

noun A raised road or track across low or wet ground.

• The causeway was built to provide a safe passage for vehicles across the water.
• Let's take a drive along the causeway and enjoy the scenic views.
• I love rollerblading on the causeway during the weekends.
• The causeway symbolizes the connection between two different worlds.

noun a booth where tolls are collected, typically on a highway or bridge

• The tollbooth is located at the entrance of the highway.
• Don't forget to pay at the tollbooth on your way out.
• I always try to sneak past the tollbooth without paying.
• Dealing with difficult customers all day can feel like a tollbooth on my patience.

noun a minimum level of power demand on an electrical grid over a span of time, such as a day or a year

• Baseload power plants provide a constant and reliable source of electricity to the grid.
• The baseload capacity of the power plant ensures that there is always enough electricity available.
• The baseload keeps the lights on no matter what.
• In life, having a strong baseload of support from loved ones can help you through tough times.