clog

klog

Clog (noun) means a type of shoe with a thick, stiff sole, traditionally made of wood. Example: “The dancers wore wooden clogs for the performance.”

noun

A type of shoe with a thick, stiff sole, traditionally made of wood.

"The dancers wore wooden clogs for the performance."

A blockage that prevents something from flowing or passing through.

"There's a clog in the kitchen sink drain."

verb

To block or slow down a passage, often with "up."

"Fallen leaves clogged up the gutter."

"Traffic clogged the highway for miles."

How to use clog

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA wooden shoe, a blockage, or (as a verb) to block something up.

Common pairings

clog the drain clog up traffic wooden clogs

Word forms

clogged past tense, clogs plural, clogs singular

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Etymology

Origin uncertain, but likely from a Middle English word for a weight attached to an animal's leg to slow it down — a sense that later broadened to mean any obstruction or hindrance.

Origin: Middle English

Synonyms

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Rhymes for clog

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Frequently asked questions

What does “clog” mean?

The word “clog” means a type of shoe with a thick, stiff sole, traditionally made of wood. In plain terms, a wooden shoe, a blockage, or (as a verb) to block something up.

How do you pronounce “clog”?

“Clog” is pronounced klog (/klɑɡ/ in IPA).

How do you use “clog” in a sentence?

Here is “clog” used in a sentence: “The dancers wore wooden clogs for the performance.”

What part of speech is “clog”?

Depending on how it is used, “clog” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “clog” come from?

The word “clog” comes from Middle English. Origin uncertain, but likely from a Middle English word for a weight attached to an animal's leg to slow it down — a sense that later broadened to mean any obstruction or hindrance.

How many meanings does “clog” have?

“Clog” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a type of shoe with a thick, stiff sole, traditionally made of wood.

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