1 clog | Definition of clog
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

clog

noun
\ ˈkläg How to pronounce clog (audio) , ˈklȯg\

Definition of clog

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1a : 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

verb
clogged; clogging

Definition of clog (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1a : 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
2a : 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
Other Words from clog Synonyms & Antonyms Choose the Right Synonym More Example Sentences Learn More about clog

Keep scrolling for more

Other Words from clog

Verb

clogger \ ˈklä-​gÉ™r How to pronounce clogger (audio) , ˈklȯ-​ \ noun

Choose the Right Synonym for clog

Verb

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

Examples of clog in a Sentence

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.
See More

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

 And then again, in June, another clog disrupted the sewage system, costing about $60,000. — Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY, "You're probably using disposable wipes wrong. How to avoid harming the planet, the sewers," 26 Feb. 2018 Never quite understood the clog @gnev2 has received from some United fans recently, can’t think of many United legends calling for lower ticket prices! 45 minutes of real football chat. — SI.com, "Gary Neville Suggests Man Utd Consider Selling Old Trafford Naming Rights," 27 Aug. 2019 California leaders’ preference for the PUC as solvent for bureaucratic clogs was the subtext of the recent debate over wildfire legislation. — Joe Mathews, The Mercury News, "Mathews: California PUC seems to regulate everything. What’s next?," 28 July 2019 This helps to prevent pores from being clogged and can help remove clogs that have already formed. — Christina Heiser, NBC News, "What are the best skin care products for acne-prone skin? Look for these key ingredients," 25 July 2019 Shop the bargain racks or have custom clogs made in-house. — Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, "Day trip to Chisago City, Lindstrom and Center City for shopping, dining with Scandinavian flair," 7 July 2019 Shopping ranges from high-quality crafters, such as a world famous clog brand, to women’s boutiques and home goods. — Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, "Day trip to Chisago City, Lindstrom and Center City for shopping, dining with Scandinavian flair," 7 July 2019 Seek out a traditional clog-maker — there are only about a couple dozen left — to help preserve a fading craft. — Elizabeth Chang, Washington Post, "The best souvenirs to bring home from 10 countries," 2 July 2019 Dressed in an orange jumpsuit and plastic clogs, Ramos seemed dazed and stared at the floor as Sacramento Superior Court Judge Michael Savage read the charges against him. — Alexei Koseff, SFChronicle.com, "Man accused of killing rookie Sacramento police officer appears in court," 24 June 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

 The crowd clogging the slick sidewalk did not part, or even budge. — BostonGlobe.com, "Highclere Castle," 12 Sep. 2019 In some of the trucks, oil sludge or other debris can clog the screen, reducing oil flow and causing the pump’s vacuum output to drop, Flores said. — Washington Post, "GM recalls nearly 3.8M pickups, SUVs to fix brake issues," 11 Sep. 2019

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!