clog Definition
- 1a shoe with a thick wooden sole
- 2block or become blocked with an accumulation of thick, wet matter
- 3prevent movement or flow
Using clog: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "clog" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She wore a pair of traditional Dutch clogs.
Example
The sink was clogged with hair and soap.
Example
The streets were clogged with traffic during rush hour.
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The protesters tried to clog the entrance to the building.
clog Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with clog
clog up
to block something completely
Example
The drain is clogged up with leaves.
a type of dance in which the dancer's shoes are fitted with clogs, or taps, on the soles and heels
Example
The traditional clog dance originated in northern England.
Example
The software glitch was a clog in the machine, causing the entire system to crash.
Origins of clog
from Middle Dutch 'klogge'
Summary: clog in Brief
The term 'clog' [klɒɡ] refers to a type of shoe with a thick wooden sole, as well as the act of blocking or becoming blocked with thick, wet matter. It can also mean to prevent movement or flow. Examples include 'She wore a pair of traditional Dutch clogs,' and 'The sink was clogged with hair and soap.' Phrases like 'clog up' and 'clog in the machine' denote complete blockage and problems that slow down or stop a process or system.
