Clog: meaning, definitions and examples

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clog

 

[ klɒɡ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

footwear

A type of shoe with a thick wooden sole.

Synonyms

clump, patten, sabot

Examples of usage

  • She wore a pair of traditional wooden clogs.
  • The sound of her clogs echoed in the hallway.
Context #2 | Verb

obstruct

To block or obstruct a passage or movement.

Synonyms

block, jam, obstruct

Examples of usage

  • The fallen tree clogged the road.
  • Hair often clogs the bathroom sink drain.

Translations

Translations of the word "clog" in other languages:

🇵🇹 entupir

🇮🇳 अवरोध करना

🇩🇪 verstopfen

🇮🇩 menyumbat

🇺🇦 забивати

🇵🇱 zatkać

🇯🇵 詰まらせる

🇫🇷 boucher

🇪🇸 atascar

🇹🇷 tıkanmak

🇰🇷 막다

🇸🇦 يسد

🇨🇿 ucpat

🇸🇰 upchať

🇨🇳 堵塞

🇸🇮 zamašiti

🇮🇸 stífla

🇰🇿 бітеп тастау

🇬🇪 დახშობა

🇦🇿 tıxanmaq

🇲🇽 atascar

Etymology

The word 'clog' originated from the Dutch word 'klomp', which means a block of wood. Clogs have been worn for centuries in various cultures as protective footwear. The verb form of 'clog' evolved from the idea of something being blocked or obstructed, similar to how a physical clog can block a drain or passage.

See also: log, logger, logging, logic, login, logjam, logo, logout, logs, prologue, unlogged, weblog.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,513, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.