BOTTLENECK
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Bottleneck.
Bottleneck - as a noun
A narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chokepointconstrictionThe narrow part of a bottle near the top
Bottleneck - as a verb
Slow down or impede by creating an obstruction
Example: "His laziness has bottlenecked our efforts to reform the system"
Become narrow, like a bottleneck
Example: "Right by the bridge, the road bottlenecks"
Example Sentences
"The closing of the factory will bottleneck the production of the product."
"Heavy traffic can bottleneck the flow of vehicles on the highway."
"Hiring freezes can bottleneck the process of filling job vacancies."
"The system upgrade might bottleneck the company's operations temporarily."
"A shortage of raw materials can bottleneck the manufacturing process."
Word Game Points
Is BOTTLENECK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bottleneck is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BOTTLENECK has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is BOTTLENECK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bottleneck is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBOTTLENECK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is BOTTLENECK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bottleneck is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBOTTLENECK has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
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