Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bulb-out

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.66 in modern English

Syllables
bul-b-out
IPA
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A traffic calming measure that widens the sidewalk for a short distance.

noun

A round area of pavement that protrudes from one side of a road to accommodate turning vehicles with a wide turning circle.

Inflected Forms

bulb-outs (plural) bulbout (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

neckdown

Synonyms

bump-out curb bulge curb bulb curb extension elephant ear loon

Questions

What does bulb-out mean?
A traffic calming measure that widens the sidewalk for a short distance.

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