Meaning of clog in English

1. Pronunciation

   /klɔɡ/

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1. Verb

   clog

   Definitions

   1. become or cause to become obstructed

   Examples

   • « The leaves clog our drains in the Fall »
   • « The water pipe is backed up »

   Antonyms

   • unclog
2. 2. dance a clog dance
3. 3. impede the motion of, as with a chain or a burden

   Examples

   • « horses were clogged until they were tamed »
4. 4. impede with a clog or as if with a clog

   Examples

   • « The market is being clogged by these operations »
   • « My mind is constipated today »
5. 5. coalesce or unite in a mass

   Examples

   • « Blood clots »
6. 6. fill to excess so that function is impaired

   Examples

   • « Fear clogged her mind »
   • « The story was clogged with too many details »

7. Noun

   clog

   Etymology

   Middle English (in the sense ‘block of wood to impede an animal's movement’): of unknown origin

   Definitions

   1. footwear usually with wooden soles
8. 2. any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction
9. 3. a dance performed while wearing clogs

   Examples

   • « has heavy stamping steps »