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clog

1 of 2

noun

ˈkläg How to pronounce clog (audio)
ˈklȯg
1
a
: a weight attached especially to an animal to hinder motion
b
: something that shackles or impedes : encumbrance sense 1
c
: a mass of material that blocks movement through a pipe or vessel
clearing a clog in the kitchen sink
2
: a shoe, sandal, or overshoe having a thick typically wooden sole

clog

2 of 2

verb

clogged; clogging

transitive verb

1
a
: to impede with a clog : hinder
b
: to halt or retard the progress, operation, or growth of : encumber
restraints that have been clogging the market T. W. Arnold
2
a
: to fill beyond capacity : overload
cars clogged the main street
often used with up
petty cases clogging up the courts
b
: to cause blockage in
often used with up
arteries clogged up by cholesterol

intransitive verb

1
: to become filled with extraneous matter
often used with up
2
: to unite in a mass : clot
3
: to dance a clog dance
clogger
ˈklä-gər How to pronounce clog (audio)
ˈklȯ-
noun
Choose the Right Synonym for clog

hamper, trammel, clog, fetter, shackle, manacle mean to hinder or impede in moving, progressing, or acting.

hamper may imply the effect of any impeding or restraining influence.

hampered the investigation by refusing to cooperate

trammel suggests entangling by or confining within a net.

rules that trammel the artist's creativity

clog usually implies a slowing by something extraneous or encumbering.

a court system clogged by frivolous suits

fetter suggests a restraining so severe that freedom to move or progress is almost lost.

a nation fettered by an antiquated class system

shackle and manacle are stronger than fetter and suggest total loss of freedom.

a mind shackled by stubborn prejudice
a people manacled by tyranny

Example Sentences

Noun There's a clog in the kitchen sink. a liquid chemical that gets rid of clogs Verb The sink was clogged by dirt and grease. The drain clogs easily because the opening is so small.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
These clog-like slip-on loafers from Clarks have over 12,900 reviews on Amazon. Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022 Although the hose itself is vinyl, Gilmour adds a UV- and clog-resistant exterior sleeve to enhance durability. James Fitzgerald, Popular Mechanics, 2 Aug. 2022 Grateful Dead versions of its Dunks, and Crocs, which frequently markets limited-clog curiosities, have demonstrated the trickle-down power of virality. Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2022 But if your classic pair is looking a little worn, plenty of other Birkenstock shoes are on sale at Gilt right now, including the classic Arizona slides and the rare clog version Kendall Jenner has worn. Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com, 15 July 2022 The closed-toe clog means this shoe works right now to add a lift to summer dresses and maxi skirts, and later with jeans and cozy knits when fall hits. Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 July 2022 In-season items, including the label's notorious bubble clog, are up to 40 percent off right now. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 June 2022 Mayor Rick Creecy said the clog was noticed on June 16 during a routine inspection. Remington Miller, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2022 The popular Italian clog usually goes for $278 a pop, which actually isn't that much for a shoe that's handmade in Tuscany. Eva Thomas, PEOPLE.com, 26 Feb. 2022
Verb
After years of cutbacks and service tumult, the country’s freight rail workers are pushing to strike, which could further clog supply chain networks and amp up political heat on a White House already under the microscope for economic woes. Eli M. Rosenberg, NBC News, 19 July 2022 The city retains an interest in not having too many taxis clog the streets and certain other factors. Brad Templeton, Forbes, 11 July 2022 Conversely, every person who doesn’t move helps clog the local market for others. New York Times, 27 May 2022 Sunday is the first working day of the week, and traffic jams clog the streets in Imbama and surrounding areas in the morning. Samy Magdy, ajc, 14 Aug. 2022 Sunday is the first working day of the week, and traffic jams clog the streets in Imbama and surrounding areas in the morning. Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2022 Plus, in our experience, robot vacuums clog far less frequently their more powerful manual counterparts. Stewart Wolpin, Popular Mechanics, 12 Aug. 2022 By 2040, estimates indicate that as much as 710 million tons of solid plastic waste will clog up the earth's ecosystem, in oceans, rivers and on land. Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 3 Aug. 2022 For example, Budson added, a large amount of fat rushing through the bloodstream can clog arteries, which can in turn raise the risk of strokes that impair a person's brain function. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 1 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English clogge short thick piece of wood

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of clog was in the 14th century

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