Clogging: meaning, definitions and examples
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clogging
[ ˈklɒɡɪŋ ]
dance
A type of dance in which the dancer's footwear creates rhythmic sounds as they tap, stamp, or shuffle on the floor.
Synonyms
folk dancing, step dancing, tap dancing
Examples of usage
- The clogging performance was full of energy and excitement.
- She has been practicing clogging for years and is now very skilled at it.
obstruction
An obstruction or blockage, especially in a pipe or drain.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The clogging of the kitchen sink was due to food particles stuck in the pipe.
- The toilet clogging caused a plumbing issue in the house.
Translations
Translations of the word "clogging" in other languages:
🇵🇹 entupimento
🇮🇳 अवरोधन
🇩🇪 Verstopfung
🇮🇩 penyumbatan
🇺🇦 засмічення
🇵🇱 zatykanie
🇯🇵 詰まり
🇫🇷 blocage
🇪🇸 obstrucción
🇹🇷 tıkanıklık
🇰🇷 막힘
🇸🇦 انسداد
🇨🇿 ucpání
🇸🇰 upchávanie
🇨🇳 堵塞
🇸🇮 zamašitev
🇮🇸 stíflun
🇰🇿 бітелу
🇬🇪 დახშობა
🇦🇿 tıxanma
🇲🇽 obstrucción
Word origin
The word 'clogging' originated from the term 'clog' which means to block or obstruct. In the context of dance, clogging has roots in traditional Appalachian folk dances and Irish step dancing. The rhythmic footwork and percussive sounds of clogging have evolved over time to become a popular form of dance in various cultures.
See also: clogged.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #21,282, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 21279 anciently
- 21280 trappers
- 21281 renouncing
- 21282 clogging
- 21283 scion
- 21284 incisor
- 21285 surreptitiously
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