IPA: /ˈɡrɪdˌlɒkt/
KK: /ˈɡrɪdˌlɑkt/
Definition: Stuck in a situation where movement is impossible, often due to heavy traffic or a blockage.
Example: The city was gridlocked during rush hour, causing everyone to be late.
Definition: To be in a situation where traffic cannot move because the roads are blocked or congested.
Example: The city was gridlocked during the rush hour, causing everyone to be late.
IPA: /ˈɡrɪpˌsæk/
KK: /ˈɡrɪpˌsæk/
Definition: A small bag or suitcase used for carrying personal items, often for travel.
Example: He packed his clothes into the gripsack for the weekend trip.
IPA: /ˈɡrɪtə/
KK: /ˈɡrɪtər/
Definition: A type of vehicle that spreads grit or salt on roads to help improve traction during icy conditions.
Example: The city deployed a gritter to clear the roads after the snowstorm.
IPA: //ˈɡruːpeɪdʒ//
KK: /ˈɡruːpeɪdʒ/
Definition: The process of combining multiple small shipments into one larger shipment for transportation.
Example: The company uses groupage to save on shipping costs by consolidating orders.
IPA: /ˈɡɑːrdreɪl/
KK: /ˈɡɑrdˌreɪl/
Definition: A safety barrier placed along the edge of a road or a staircase to prevent accidents or falls.
Example: The guardrail prevented the car from going off the road during the storm.
IPA: /ˈɡaɪdweɪ/
KK: /ˈɡaɪdweɪ/
Definition: A path or track that helps vehicles or objects move in a specific direction, often used for automated systems.
Example: The new automated train system runs smoothly along its guideway.
IPA: //ˈɡʌl.wɪŋ//
KK: /ˈgʌlˌwɪŋ/
Definition: Referring to a type of door on a car that opens upward from the top, resembling the wings of a seagull.
Example: The new sports car features gullwing doors that make it stand out from the crowd.
IPA: /ˈɡʌnˌboʊt/
KK: /ˈɡʌnˌboʊt/
Definition: A small boat that is equipped with weapons and used for military purposes.
Example: The navy deployed a gunboat to patrol the coastal waters.
IPA: /ˈɡʌŋkhoʊl/
KK: /ˈgʌŋkhoʊl/
Definition: A small bay or cove, often used for anchoring boats or as a place for fishing.
Example: The fishermen found a perfect gunkhole to dock their boats for the night.
IPA: /ˈɡʌŋkˌhoʊlɪŋ/
KK: /ˈgʌŋkˌhoʊlɪŋ/
Definition: The activity of navigating in shallow coastal waters, often to find secluded spots for anchoring or spending the night.
Example: We spent the weekend gunkholing along the coast, discovering hidden coves and quiet beaches.
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