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waterlog

verb
wa·​ter·​log | \ ˈwȯ-tər-ˌlȯg How to pronounce waterlog (audio) , -ˌläg, ˈwä-\
waterlogged; waterlogging; waterlogs

Definition of waterlog

transitive verb

: to make waterlogged
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Examples of waterlog in a Sentence

the wood was too waterlogged by the downpour to be used for a fire

Recent Examples on the Web

 Working one at a time, hold slices of bread under running water very briefly to soften (be careful not to waterlog or make soggy). — Bon Appetit, "Meatballs with Mint," 19 Aug. 2017

First Known Use of waterlog

1759, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for waterlog

back-formation from waterlogged

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