oncomer

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noun

An oncoming vehicle.

Scrabble 11

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nounoncomer (plural oncomers)

plural oncomers

  1. An oncoming vehicle.

    To analyze these maneuvers, we used as measures of criticality the speed of the oncomer at meeting, the lateral placement of the oncomer, and usage of the shoulder.

    1974, William D. Glauz, D. R. Kobett, B. M. Hutchinson, Economic Evaluation of Mobile and Modular Housing Shipments by Highway, volume 1

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“oncomer.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/oncomer. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “oncomer,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/oncomer.

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