clogging
ˈklɑːɡɪŋ
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Definition of clogging - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
blockagethe act of becoming blocked or obstructed
  • Clogging of the drain caused the sink to overflow.
blockage obstruction
2.
obstructionmaterial causing a blockage or obstruction
  • Leaves were the main clogging in the gutter.
blockage jam obstruction
3.
dancetype of folk dance with wooden shoes
  • Clogging is popular in Appalachian regions.
step dance tap dance

Adjective

1.
obstructioncausing obstruction or blockage
  • The clogging leaves blocked the drain.
blocking impeding obstructive
2.
hindrancehindering movement or progress
  • The clogging rules slowed down the process.
blocking obstructing
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causing skin pores to become blocked
This cream contains pore clogging ingredient properties.

Origin of clogging

English, clog (block) + -ing

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clogging
clog or fill with fine sediment
medical
clogging of arteries by fatty plaques
plants
invasive plant clogging waterways in warm regions
obstruction
clogging or blocking something

Examples of clogging in a sentence

  • Clogging of the arteries can lead to serious health issues.
  • Hair was the clogging in the shower drain.
  • The machine stopped due to clogging.
  • Clogging competitions are held annually.
  • She learned clogging from her grandmother.
  • The clogging mud made the road impassable.

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  1. French:obstruction, bloquant, ...
  2. German:Verstopfung, verstopfend, ...
  3. Italian:ostruzione, intasante, ...
  4. Spanish:atasco, obstructor, ...
  5. Portuguese:entupimento, obstrutivo, ...
  6. Chinese:堵塞, 堵塞的, ...
  7. Japanese:詰まり, 詰まらせる, ...
  8. Arabic:اِنْسِدَاد, مُسَبِّب لِلانسِداد, ...
  9. Hebrew:סְתִימָה, סוֹתֵם, ...
  10. Russian:засорение, засоряющий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:засмічення, забиваючий, ...
  12. Hindi:जाम, अवरोधक, ...
clog
klɒɡ
clogged

Definition of clog - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
blocking actiontr.block or obstruct movementtr.
  • Leaves clog the drain every autumn..
block impede obstruct
2.
pipe buildupintr.become obstructed with thick or sticky matterintr.
  • The sink tends to clog easily.
block obstruct
3.
musicintr.RareUKdance in wooden shoes with rhythmic, percussive footworkintr.RareUK
  • She loves to clog at festivals.
step dance tap dance

Noun

1.
obstructionblockage in a system or process
  • The sink had a clog that needed fixing.
blockage jam obstruction
2.
clothingshoe with a thick wooden sole
  • She wore a pair of traditional Dutch clogs.
sabot wooden shoe
3.
entertainmentdance performed in wooden-soled shoes
  • They performed a lively clog at the festival.
clog dance clogging
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Images of clog

  • clog: shoe with a thick wooden sole
    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)

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.

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  1. French:boucher, bouchon, ...
  2. German:verstopfen, Verstopfung, ...
  3. Italian:bloccare, blocco, ...
  4. Spanish:bloquear, atasco, ...
  5. Portuguese:entupir, entupimento, ...
  6. Chinese:堵塞, 障碍, ...
  7. Japanese:詰まらせる, 詰まり, ...
  8. Arabic:سَدَّ, انسِداد, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִסְתּוֹם, סְתִימָה, ...
  10. Russian:закупоривать, засор, ...
  11. Ukrainian:засмічувати, засмічення, ...
  12. Hindi:जाम करना, अवरोध, ...
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