Meaning of gapers' block | Babel Free
Definitions
A traffic jam resulting from motorists slowing to look at a motor vehicle collision or other roadside distraction.
Equivalents
Examples
“In the lingo of the traffic reporters, "gapers' block" is a tie-up caused by motorists slowing down to gape at an accident.”
“In the pretty, tranquil valley, elk were feeding just off the highway, creating a gapers block.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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