Definition of speed bump
: a low raised ridge across a roadway (as in a parking lot) to limit vehicle speed
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But their road trip has hit a speed bump, according to The Salt Lake Tribune.
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The group got rid of the litter and gang graffiti, installed brightly painted speed bumps and, in an alley near a liquor store, planted a garden full of spiky cactuses.
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Like many September call-ups, Christian Villanueva’s road to Monday’s big league debut was littered with detours, speed bumps and all-out gridlock.
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Speed humps, which are similar to speed bumps but are slightly lower and placed at a longer driving distance, are the most common measure used.
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The summit plan has hit a number of speed bumps recently as both sides have begun trading barbs and taking tougher positions.
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The summit plan has hit a number of speed bumps recently as both sides have begun trading barbs and taking tougher positions.
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The Rockets and Warriors were expected to be here, and both teams faced only small speed bumps before advancing.
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Meanwhile, the legislative push to solve the family separation issue seems to have hit a speed bump in Congress.
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First Known Use of speed bump
1972
SPEED BUMP Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of speed bump for English Language Learners
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: a low raised ridge across a road or parking lot that causes people to drive more slowly
SPEED BUMP Defined for Kids
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Definition of speed bump for Students
: a low ridge built across a roadway (as in a parking lot) to limit vehicle speed
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