speedbumps
Pavement traffic calmers
Speedbumps are raised ridges across a road designed to slow traffic, common in parking lots and residential areas.
Figuratively, a speedbump is any minor obstacle or delay: The permit issue was just a speedbump—we'll have it resolved by Friday.
Also spelled as two words: speed bumps.
Rounded raised mass
- moundHeaped earth formation
- elevationHeight above reference point
- riseMove to higher position
- ridgeNarrow raised strip
cushion · table · chicane · bollard · signage · reflectors · painted · rubber
Careful attention to risk
- precautionPreventive safety measure
- protectionGuarding against harm
- slowingDecreasing in velocity
- warningAlert about danger
visibility · pedestrians · children · residential · awareness · compliance · enforcement
Something blocking the way
- hindranceBarrier to progress
- setbackReverse in progress
- delayEnforced waiting period
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
hurdle · snag · complication · difficulty · challenge · slowdown · bottleneck · roadblock
Petroleum-based paving material
- pavementHard road covering
- streetPublic urban roadway
- avenueBroad urban roadway
- boulevardBroad, tree-lined street
thoroughfare · curb · driveway · carriageway · roadway · tarmac · concrete · markings
Excessive accumulation causing blockage
- vehiclesMachines for transportation
- intersectionPoint where paths meet
- lanesParallel traffic divisions
- highwayMajor road for travel
detour · signage · crosswalk · pedestrians · gridlock · rush-hour · commute · tailback
Reducing speed deliberately
- decelerationDecrease in speed
- slowingDecreasing in velocity
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- joltAbrupt forceful shake
jarring · bouncing · clearance · approach · navigating · crawling · coasting · anticipation
hump
Rounded raised mass
ridge · cushion · table · chicane · bollard · signage · reflectors · painted · rubber · plastic
caution
Careful attention to risk
- precautionPreventive safety measure
- protectionGuarding against harm
- slowingDecreasing in velocity
warning · visibility · pedestrians · children · residential · awareness · compliance · enforcement
obstacle
Something blocking the way
impediment · hurdle · snag · complication · difficulty · challenge · slowdown · bottleneck · roadblock · frustration
asphalt
Petroleum-based paving material
boulevard · thoroughfare · curb · driveway · carriageway · roadway · tarmac · concrete · markings · striping
congestion
Excessive accumulation causing blockage
- vehiclesMachines for transportation
- intersectionPoint where paths meet
- lanesParallel traffic divisions
highway · detour · signage · crosswalk · pedestrians · gridlock · rush-hour · commute · tailback · carpool
braking
Reducing speed deliberately
- decelerationDecrease in speed
- slowingDecreasing in velocity
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
jolt · jarring · bouncing · clearance · approach · navigating · crawling · coasting · anticipation · annoyance
speedbumpssmooth sailing
Untroubled progress forward
clear path · green light · tailwind · open road · fast track
speedbumpssmooth sailing
Untroubled progress forward
clear path · green light · tailwind · helping hand · stepping stones