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bottleneck

/ˈbɒt.nɛk/ noun · British & US
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What does bottleneck mean?

noun

A narrow part of a road, river, or other passage, where traffic or flow is restricted. A critical point or stage in a process where a delay or obstruction occurs.

Example

"The construction on the highway created a bottleneck during rush hour."

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