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choke point

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choke⋅point

[chohk-point]
–noun
a place of greatest congestion and often hazard; bottleneck.

Origin:
1965–70
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choke·point or choke point   (chōk'point')   
n.  
  1. A narrow passage, such as a strait, through which shipping must pass.

  2. A point of congestion or obstruction.

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