Logjam (Noun)

Any stoppage attributable to unusual activity; "the legislation ran into a logjam".

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The project ran into a logjam due to disagreements between team members about the best approach.
A series of strong thunderstorms created a logjam on the highway, with cars backed up for miles.
The government's attempt to pass a new budget bill hit a logjam in the senate, where several key lawmakers opposed it.
The high volume of customers during the holiday season caused a logjam at the store's checkout lines.
A sudden influx of applicants caused a logjam in the hiring process, with many resumes and cover letters awaiting review.

An immovable mass of logs blocking a river.

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

The lumber company's attempt to transport logs downstream was hindered by a massive logjam that had formed near the bend in the river.
A group of beavers was suspected of causing the logjam that was blocking the river and affecting the local ecosystem.
The crew worked tirelessly to break up the logjam that had been stuck in the river for weeks, causing water levels to rise.
After the storm, a logjam formed in the river, making it impossible for boats to pass through.
The environmentalists argued that the logjam in the river was a natural occurrence and should be left to break up on its own.