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immobile

/ɪˈmoʊbəl/ /ɪˈmoʊˌbaɪl/

Meanings
adjective
Not mobile, not movable

Examples :

"The car was completely immobile after the accident, blocking the road. "
physiology medicine body

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movable noun

/ˈmuːvəbl̩/ /ˈmuːvəbəl/

Something which is movable; an article of wares or goods; a commodity; a piece of property not fixed, or not a part of real estate; generally, in the plural, goods; wares; furniture.

"The insurance policy covered all the movables in the apartment, including the furniture, electronics, and personal belongings. "

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unable adjective

/ʌnˈeɪbəl/

Not able; lacking a certain ability.

"Are you unable to mind your own business or something?"

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moved verb

/muːvd/

To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.

"A ship moves rapidly."

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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accident noun

/ˈæk.sə.dənt/

An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences.

"to die by an accident"

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road noun

/ɹəʊd/ /ɹoʊd/

A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.

"The road to school was bumpy, but the family car made the journey comfortable. "

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hours noun

/ˈaʊɚz/ /ˈaʊə(ɹ)z/

A time period of sixty minutes; one twenty-fourth of a day.

"I spent an hour at lunch."

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completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

(manner) In a complete manner

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

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traffic noun

/ˈtɹæfɪk/

Pedestrians or vehicles on roads, or the flux or passage thereof.

"The traffic is slow during rush hour."

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fixed verb

/fɪkst/

To pierce; now generally replaced by transfix.

"The sharp pencil fixed the paper, piercing a small hole. "

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mobile noun

/ˈməʊbaɪl/ /ˈmoʊbaɪl/

A kinetic sculpture or decorative arrangement made of items hanging so that they can move independently from each other.

"The mobile hanging above the crib entertained the baby with its colorful shapes. "

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blocking verb

/ˈblɑkɪŋ/ /ˈblɒkɪŋ/

To fill (something) so that it is not possible to pass.

"The pipe is blocked."