Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

traffic cone

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.79 in modern English

Syllables
traf-fic -cone
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A cone-shaped marker, generally made out of plastic or rubber, that is placed on roads or footpaths to temporarily redirect traffic in a safe manner.

Inflected Forms

traffic cones (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

construction barrel

Synonyms

road cone safety cone construction cone pylon witch's hat

Questions

What does traffic cone mean?
A cone-shaped marker, generally made out of plastic or rubber, that is placed on roads or footpaths to temporarily redirect traffic in a safe manner.

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