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Speedbump

Definition:

A speedbump refers to a raised, often rounded, obstruction placed on a road or parking lot to slow down vehicle traffic, typically in areas where safety or speed reduction is desired.

It can also be used metaphorically to describe any obstacle or impediment that slows down progress or hinders efficiency.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - Traffic Control: A speedbump is a physical feature on the road designed to slow down vehicles. It provides traffic control and enhances safety.
2. Noun - Obstacle: Speedbump can metaphorically refer to any obstacle or impediment that disrupts or delays progress.

Sample Sentences:

1. Drivers should pay attention to speedbumps to prevent damage to their vehicles.
2. Be careful while driving over the speedbump near the school; it's quite large.
3. The speedbump in the project timeline delayed the completion of the task.
4. They encountered several speedbumps while trying to launch their startup.

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