virtually impassable
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Means 'in effect' or 'for all practical purposes' impassable, even if not technically impossible.
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- The road was virtually impassable after the heavy snowfall.
- Due to the landslide, the mountain trail became virtually impassable.
- Without proper equipment, that section of the jungle is virtually impassable.
- The ancient ruins were protected by terrain that was virtually impassable.
- Weeks of rain had rendered the unpaved track virtually impassable for vehicles.
- The narrow canyon, filled with debris, was virtually impassable.
- Explorers often face environments that are virtually impassable.
- After the earthquake, many bridges and roads were virtually impassable.
- The deep snow made the winding path virtually impassable on foot.
- The dense fog made the sea route virtually impassable for ships.