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    pinch point
    /ˈpɪn(t)ʃ pɔɪnt/

    noun

    • 1. a place or point where congestion occurs or is likely to occur, especially on a road: "the transport secretary has set out plans to ease traffic jams at ninety-two pinch points"
  2. a place where a road or path becomes narrow, or a place where there is often a lot of traffic, causing the traffic to slow down or stop: State Route 78 through North County is full of pinch points. Chicanes are barriers placed on the sides of roads to create pinch points that force vehicles to slow down. See also. bottleneck.

    • English (US)

      a place where a road or path becomes narrow, or a place...

  3. a place where a road or path becomes narrow, or a place where there is often a lot of traffic, causing the traffic to slow down or stop: State Route 78 through North County is full of pinch points. Chicanes are barriers placed on the sides of roads to create pinch points that force vehicles to slow down. See also. bottleneck.

  4. a place or point where problems can occur because things are really busy, especially on a road. When traffic builds up, the spot becomes a dangerous pinch point. There are always strains and pinch points when it comes to allocating scarce resources.

  5. noun. 1. a point in a network or system where congestion occurs or is likely to occur. the seven pinch points where traffic movement is at its slowest. 2. a traffic-calming measure in which the road narrows to one lane, with a sign indicating which oncoming driver should give way. Collins English Dictionary.

  6. Pinch point definition: a traffic-calming measure in which the road narrows to one lane, with a sign indicating which oncoming driver should give way. See examples of PINCH POINT used in a sentence.

  7. Jan 23, 2022 · Pinch points are common workplace hazards that can lead to serious injury, amputations, and even death on the job site. In this post, we’re sharing everything you need to know about pinch point hazards and top safety tips to prevent these types of injuries.

  8. Define pinch point. pinch point synonyms, pinch point pronunciation, pinch point translation, English dictionary definition of pinch point. n 1. a traffic-calming measure in which the road narrows to one lane, with a sign indicating which oncoming driver should give way Collins English...