I. ˌstrāt-ə-ˈwā adverb
Date: 1662
: without hesitation or delay
II. ˈstrāt-ə-ˌwā adjective
Date: 1874
1. : proceeding in a straight line : continuous in direction
2. : immediate
III. ˈstrā-tə-ˌwā noun
Date: 1878
: a straight course: as
a. : the straight part of a closed racecourse : stretch
b. : a straight and unimpeded stretch of road or way