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chokepoint

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun chokepoint has 2 senses
  1. constriction, bottleneck, chokepoint - a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel
    --1 is a kind of narrowing
  2. chokepoint - a point of congestion or blockage; "the bridge is always a chokepoint at rush hour"
    --2 is a kind of
    point

Definitions from the Web

Chokepoint


Definition:

A chokepoint refers to a narrow passage or point of congestion that restricts fluid or physical flow, either in a literal or figurative sense.


As a noun:

  1. Refers to a geographical location where a narrow passage restricts or controls movement, especially in military and navigation contexts.
    Example: The Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf is a key chokepoint for oil transportation.
  2. Describes a point of severe congestion or obstruction that slows down the flow of people, information, or goods.
    Example: Rush hour traffic turned the intersection into a major chokepoint for commuters.

As a verb:

  1. Means to restrict or block a flow or passage.
    Example: The protesters aimed to chokepoint the entrance to the government building.

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