Definition of clog - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
blocking actiontr. block or obstruct movementtr.
- Leaves clog the drain every autumn..
2.
pipe buildupintr. become obstructed with thick or sticky matterintr.
- The sink tends to clog easily.
3.
musicintr. Rare UK dance in wooden shoes with rhythmic, percussive footworkintr. Rare UK
- She loves to clog at festivals.
Noun
1.
obstructionblockage in a system or process
- The sink had a clog that needed fixing.
2.
clothingshoe with a thick wooden sole
- She wore a pair of traditional Dutch clogs.
3.
entertainmentdance performed in wooden-soled shoes
- They performed a lively clog at the festival.
Images of clog
shoe with a thick wooden sole
Expressions with clog
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block or obstruct a passage or channel
Leaves and debris can clog up the drain..
traditional dance performed in wooden-soled shoes
Clog dancing is popular in some rural areas.
dance with clogs making rhythmic sounds
The festival featured a lively clog dance.
performs traditional clog dancing with wooden-soled shoes
The clog dancer entertained the crowd with lively steps.
Origin of clog
Middle Dutch, kloec (wooden shoe)
Terms with clog included in their meaning
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traffic clog
become blocked
obstruction
clog with a sticky or messy substance
blockage
clog or block with sticky substance
clogging
clog or fill with fine sediment
circulation
clog an organ with excess blood
performer
performs traditional clog dancing with wooden-soled shoes
dance
dancer who performs clog dancing
Examples of clog in a sentence
Debris will clog the engine if not cleaned. Leaves can clog the drainpipes. The printer may clog if not cleaned regularly. They decided to clog in the talent show. He learned to clog from his grandmother. A clog in the pipe caused the water to overflow.
The machine stopped working due to a clog in the system. The artisan carved intricate designs into the clog. He slipped on a clog while walking on the wooden floor. The dancers wore clogs during the performance. She learned to dance the clog in her youth.
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- French:boucher, bouchon, ...
- German:verstopfen, Verstopfung, ...
- Italian:bloccare, blocco, ...
- Spanish:bloquear, atasco, ...
- Portuguese:entupir, entupimento, ...
- Chinese:堵塞, 障碍, ...
- Japanese:詰まらせる, 詰まり, ...
- Arabic:سَدَّ, انسِداد, ...
- Hebrew:לִסְתּוֹם, סְתִימָה, ...
- Russian:закупоривать, засор, ...
- Ukrainian:засмічувати, засмічення, ...
- Hindi:जाम करना, अवरोध, ...
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