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contraflow

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /ˈkɑːn.trə.floʊ/
    • /ˈkɒn.trə.fləʊ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ˈkɑːn.trə.floʊ/

Definitions of contraflow word

  • countable noun contraflow A contraflow is a situation in which vehicles travelling on a main road in one direction have to use lanes that are normally used by traffic travelling in the opposite direction, because the road is being repaired. 3
  • noun contraflow two-way traffic on one carriageway of a motorway, esp to allow maintenance work to be carried out or an accident to be cleared 3
  • noun contraflow Flow in the opposite direction to normal. 1
  • noun contraflow reversal of road traffic direction 1
  • noun contraflow An abnormal state of a road or motorway where the traffic temporarily travels in the opposite direction to normal, usually as a result of repair work or an accident. 0

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Parts of speech for Contraflow

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contraflow popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

contraflow usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for contraflow

noun contraflow

  • roadwork — work, as construction or repairs, done on a road.

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