Definition of bog - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
wetlandwet spongy ground with decayed plants and soft mud
- The boots sank deep into the bog.
2.
- He excused himself to use the bog.
Verb
1.
impedetr. prevent progress or slow downtr.
- The heavy traffic bogged us down.
2.
travelintr. UK become stuck and unable to moveintr. UK
- The project bogged down due to lack of resources.
3.
naturetr. UK cause to become stuck in mud or wet groundtr. UK
- The car bogged down in the muddy field..
Images of bog
wet spongy ground with decayed plants and soft mud
Expressions with bog
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get stuck and unable to move forward
The project may bog down if we argue too much.
leave or go away
He told the annoying salesman to just bog off..
roll of toilet paper
We need to buy more bog rolls.
start eating with enthusiasm
At the barbecue, everyone bogged in immediately.
wetland with peat soil, often used as a fuel source
Peat bogs are important habitats and sources of fuel.
toilet paper used in bathrooms
I need to buy more bog paper for the house.
ancient oak wood preserved in a bog
The table was crafted from bog oak, showcasing its dark, rich tones.
completely ordinary, not special or interesting in any way
The movie was just bog-standard, nothing special at all.
peatland covering large areas, often in rainy climates
Blanket bog covers much of the landscape here.
yellow-flowered plant with grasslike leaves found in bogs
Bog asphodel grows in wet, marshy places.
small shrub with berries growing in wet, cool places
Bog bilberry grows in northern bogs and has blue berries.
small evergreen shrub found in bogs
The bog laurel thrives in the wet, acidic soil of the marsh.
moss of the genus Sphagnum that grows in wet places
Bog moss covers the ground in the swamp.
shrub with aromatic leaves found in wetlands
Bog myrtle thrives in the marshy areas of Scotland..
orchid with greenish-yellow flowers in sphagnum bogs
The bog orchid's greenish-yellow flowers stood out in the sphagnum bog.
shrub in the genus Andromeda, especially Andromeda polifolia
Bog rosemary grows in wet, acidic soils.
swelling in a horse's hock joint due to excess fluid
The vet diagnosed the horse with bog spavin after noticing the swelling..
wetland with a center higher than edges, acidic, peat-forming
A raised bog forms above the surrounding land.
Origin of bog
Celtic, bog (soft, wet ground)
Terms with bog included in their meaning
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edible fruit
small tart red berries from a low bog shrub
botany
bog plant with a single pale flower
cooking
large tart red berry harvested from an evergreen bog plant
plants
bog shrub with evergreen leathery leaves
swampy
resembling a swamp or bog, very wet and muddy
habitat
wetland with peat bog and woody plants, often in northern areas
herb
bog plant with woolly yellow flowers and red dye roots
wet ground
resembling a bog or marsh underfoot
bitter leaves
bog shrub with bitter-tasting leaves
bog area
land where peat is cut for fuel
botany
Canadian bog orchid with a fragrant magenta blossom
literal
stuck as if in a bog
wood
ancient oak wood preserved in a bog
swampy condition
covered with or full of bog
Examples of bog in a sentence
They studied the ecosystem of the bog extensively. The festival had portable bogs for attendees. He couldn't find a bog in the crowded area. The project was bogged by endless bureaucratic procedures. The negotiations bogged down due to disagreements. The jeep bogged in deep mud after the storm.
Our boots bogged in the marshy ground. The tractor got bogged in the wet soil after the rain. Hikers often bog down in the swampy terrain.
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- French:tourbière, enliser, ...
- German:Moor, behindern, ...
- Italian:torbiera, rallentare, ...
- Spanish:turbera, ralentizar, ...
- Portuguese:pântano, atrasar, ...
- Chinese:泥炭地, 拖慢, ...
- Japanese:泥炭地, 遅らせる, ...
- Arabic:مُسْتَنْقَع, أَعَاق, ...
- Hebrew:בִּיצָה, לְעַכֵּב, ...
- Russian:болото, затормозить, ...
- Ukrainian:болото, уповільнити, ...
- Hindi:बोग, अटका देना, ...
Definition of BOG - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: Board of GovernorsRare US group that manages an organization or schoolRare US
- The BOG approved the new policy.
- The BOG meets every quarter.
- She presented her report to the BOG.
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- French:CA, ...
- German:Verwaltungsrat, ...
- Italian:CdA, ...
- Spanish:Consejo Directivo, ...
- Portuguese:conselho de governadores, ...
- Chinese:理事会, ...
- Japanese:理事会, ...
- Arabic:مجلس المحافظين, ...
- Hebrew:קְבוּצָה שֶׁמְּנַהֶלֶת אִרְגוּן אוֹ בֵּית סֵפֶר, ...
- Russian:Совет управляющих, ...
- Ukrainian:рада керуючих, ...
- Hindi:गवर्नर्स बोर्ड, ...
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