spillback en · NOUN
Etymology
From spill + back.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The blockage of an intersection by traffic as a result of the traffic lights changing and preventing progress.
- (countable, uncountable) The spread of an infectious pathogen from humans to non-human animals.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spillbacks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |