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
1
A type of shoe with a thick, stiff sole, traditionally made of wood.
"The dancers wore wooden clogs for the performance."
2
A blockage that prevents something from flowing or passing through.
"There's a clog in the kitchen sink drain."
verb
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishA wooden shoe, a blockage, or (as a verb) to block something up.
Common pairings
clog the drain
clog up traffic
wooden clogs
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Word forms
- Plural
- clogs
- Third person singular
- clogs
- Past tense
- clogged
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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.
Synonyms
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unclog
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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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