impassable (Meaning)

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impassable (a)

incapable of being passed

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impassable (a.)

Incapable of being passed; not admitting a passage; as, an impassable road, mountain, or gulf.

impassable Sentence Examples

  1. The treacherous blizzard rendered the mountain roads impassable, trapping travelers in their vehicles.
  2. The impassable terrain of the swamp thwarted the army's advance, forcing them to retreat.
  3. The river's swollen current made the bridge impassable, cutting off access to the town.
  4. The police cordoned off the accident site, making the road impassable for hours.
  5. The dense jungle vegetation created an impassable barrier, obstructing the explorers' path.
  6. The sniper's impassable line of fire pinned down the soldiers, preventing them from advancing.
  7. The impassable chasm separated the two cliffs, creating a dangerous obstacle for hikers.
  8. The impassable fence topped with barbed wire prevented unauthorized access to the military base.
  9. The landslide blocked the railway tracks, making them impassable for trains.
  10. The impassable canyon walls made it impossible for the climbers to reach the summit.

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The treacherous blizzard rendered the mountain roads impassable, trapping travelers in their vehicles.

The impassable terrain of the swamp thwarted the army's advance, forcing them to retreat.

The river's swollen current made the bridge impassable, cutting off access to the town.

The police cordoned off the accident site, making the road impassable for hours.