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Word: Gridlock
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1980s (originally US): from grid (in gridlock (sense 2)) + lock
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɡrɪdlɒk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a situation of very severe traffic congestion
Short Definition:situation of very severe traffic congestion
Examples:- the city reaches gridlock during peak hours
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