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clogged

 

[ klɒɡd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

drain

Blocked with an accumulation of thick, wet matter.

Synonyms

blocked, impeded, obstructed

Examples of usage

  • The sink was clogged with hair and grease.
  • The toilet was clogged with toilet paper.
Context #2 | Verb

drain

Block or become blocked with an accumulation of thick, wet matter.

Synonyms

block, jam, obstruct

Examples of usage

  • The pipes clogged with leaves during the storm.
  • The drain clogged up with food scraps.

Translations

Translations of the word "clogged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 entupido

🇮🇳 अवरोधित

🇩🇪 verstopft

🇮🇩 tersumbat

🇺🇦 забитий

🇵🇱 zatkany

🇯🇵 詰まった (つまった)

🇫🇷 bouché

🇪🇸 obstruido

🇹🇷 tıkanmış

🇰🇷 막힌

🇸🇦 مسدود

🇨🇿 ucpaný

🇸🇰 upchatý

🇨🇳 堵塞的 (dǔsè de)

🇸🇮 zamašen

🇮🇸 stífluð

🇰🇿 тығылған

🇬🇪 გადაცემული

🇦🇿 tıxanmış

🇲🇽 obstruido

Etymology

The word 'clogged' originated from the Middle English word 'cloggen', which means 'to obstruct or block'. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. The term is commonly used in reference to drains, pipes, and other pathways that become blocked with debris or material, causing a hindrance to the flow of liquids or substances.

See also: clogging.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,378, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.