Meaning of clog in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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 »

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  2. 2. dance a clog dance

    Derived terms

  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 »

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  6. 6. fill to excess so that function is impaired

    Examples

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

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  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

    Derived terms

  9. 3. a dance performed while wearing clogs

    Examples

    • « has heavy stamping steps »

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