Clog has 11 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
footwear usually with wooden soles
"The heavy clogs made a rhythmic thumping sound as they clattered across the cobblestone street."
2
any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction
"The tangled fishing net became an insurmountable clog in our water intake pipe, forcing us to shut down the factory until it could be cleared."
3
a dance performed while wearing shoes with wooden soles; has heavy stamping steps
"At the local festival, they lined up to perform an energetic clog dance that filled the air with rhythmic wooden thuds."
4
A type of shoe with an inflexible, often wooden sole sometimes with an open heel.
"He slipped on a traditional clog while waiting in line at the bakery."
Verb
1
become or cause to become obstructed
"The leaves clog our drains in the Fall"
"The water pipe is backed up"
2
dance a clog dance
"The children lined up at the front of the stage to perform their traditional clog dance routine."
3
impede the motion of, as with a chain or a burden
"horses were clogged until they were tamed"
4
impede with a clog or as if with a clog
"The market is being clogged by these operations"
"My mind is constipated today"
5
coalesce or unite in a mass
"Blood clots"
6
fill to excess so that function is impaired
"Fear clogged her mind"
"The story was clogged with too many details"
7
To block or slow passage through (often with 'up).
"The thick mud clogged up the drain, preventing any water from flowing out of the sink."
Example Sentences
"The leaves clog our drains in the Fall"
verb
"The water pipe is backed up"
verb
"horses were clogged until they were tamed"
verb
"The market is being clogged by these operations"
verb
"My mind is constipated today"
verb
"Blood clots"
verb
"Fear clogged her mind"
verb
"The story was clogged with too many details"
verb
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