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chokepoint

/ˈtʃəʊkpɔɪnt/noun

उच्चारण चोक्पॉइन्ट

संकरा मार्ग, अवरोध-बिंदु (जहाँ आवाजाही आसानी से रोकी जा सके)

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noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    a narrow place on a route, such as a strait or a mountain pass, where traffic or movement can easily be slowed or blocked

    संकरा मार्ग, अवरोध-बिंदु (जहाँ आवाजाही आसानी से रोकी जा सके)

    • The Strait of Hormuz is a vital chokepoint for the world's oil supply.
    • Navies patrol the chokepoints of the Indian Ocean.

    Synonyms bottleneck narrows strait

  2. 2

    [C]

    a point in a system or process where problems or delays are likely to happen

    अड़चन, रुकावट का बिंदु

    • The shortage of chips became a chokepoint for car manufacturers.

    Synonyms bottleneck obstacle hold-up

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General knowledge

The Strait of Malacca, the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab-el-Mandeb are major maritime chokepoints in and around the Indian Ocean.

Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz और Bab-el-Mandeb हिंद महासागर और उसके आसपास के प्रमुख समुद्री chokepoints हैं।