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Clogging: meaning, definitions and examples

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clogging

 

[ ˈklɒɡɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

obstruction

An obstruction or blockage, especially in a pipe or drain.

Synonyms

blockage, jam, obstruction

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

Etymology

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.