: a low raised ridge across a roadway (as in a parking lot) to limit vehicle speed
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Heintschel's impressive start hit its first significant speed bump against an Irish defense that gave him little time or space to work.—CBS News, 15 Nov. 2025 That means the best the Red Lions can do is hope to act as a speed bump this weekend and potentially aid Slovakia’s cause in the process.—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025 Those have included the new Dunham Recreation Center in West Price Hill; improved facilities for police, fire and public service staffs; and speed bumps to slow traffic citywide.—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Nov. 2025 But don't worry, residents can submit requests to their city or locale to ask for repairs to be made or additions, like bike lanes, street signs or speed bumps.—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 12 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for speed bump
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