noun
clogging
Clogging (noun) means the state of being blocked up. Example: “Clogging in the pipes caused the whole system to back up.”
noun
1
The state of being blocked up.
"Clogging in the pipes caused the whole system to back up."
"Doctors warned him about clogging in his arteries."
2
The buildup of gunk that causes a blockage.
"A plumber cleared out the clogging in less than an hour."
How to use clogging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe blockage itself, or the process of something getting blocked.
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Word forms
- Plural
- cloggings
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_____ in the pipes caused the whole system to back up.
Rhymes for clogging
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What does “clogging” mean?
The word “clogging” means the state of being blocked up. In plain terms, the blockage itself, or the process of something getting blocked.
How do you use “clogging” in a sentence?
Here is “clogging” used in a sentence: “Clogging in the pipes caused the whole system to back up.”
What part of speech is “clogging”?
“Clogging” is a noun.
How many meanings does “clogging” have?
“Clogging” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the state of being blocked up.
