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logjam

/ˈloʊdʒæm/ noun · British & US
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What does logjam mean?

noun

A blockage or congestion of logs in a river, especially one caused by a jam of logs floating downstream. A situation in which a large number of people or things are trying to use or access something at the same time, causing a delay or congestion.

Example

"The logjam in the river caused a significant delay in the delivery of the lumber."

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