clog

[ klog, klawg ]

verb (used with object)

, clogged, clog·ging.

1. to hinder or obstruct with thick or sticky matter; choke up:

   to clog a drain.

2. to crowd excessively, especially so that movement is impeded; overfill:

   Cars clogged the highway.

3. to encumber; hamper; hinder.

   Synonyms: fetter, trammel, impede

verb (used without object)

, clogged, clog·ging.

1. to become clogged, encumbered, or choked up.
2. to stick; stick together.
3. to do a clog dance.

noun

1. anything that impedes motion or action; an encumbrance; a hindrance.
2. a shoe or sandal with a thick sole of wood, cork, rubber, or the like.
3. a similar but lighter shoe worn in the clog dance.
4. a heavy block, as of wood, fastened to a person or beast to impede movement.
5. clog dance.
6. British Dialect. a thick piece of wood.

clog

¹

/ klɒɡ /

verb

1. to obstruct or become obstructed with thick or sticky matter
2. tr to encumber; hinder; impede
3. tr to fasten a clog or impediment to (an animal, such as a horse)
4. intr to adhere or stick in a mass
5. slang.
   (in soccer) to foul (an opponent)

noun

1. 1. any of various wooden or wooden-soled shoes
   2. ( as modifier )

      clog dance

2. a heavy block, esp of wood, fastened to the leg of a person or animal to impede motion
3. something that impedes motion or action; hindrance
4. pop one's clogs slang.
   pop one's clogs to die

clog

²

/ klɒɡ /

verb

1. to use a photo-enabled mobile phone to take a photograph of (someone) and send it to a website without his or her knowledge or consent

Derived Forms

• ˈclogginess, noun
• ˈcloggy, adjective
• ˈclogging, noun

Other Words From

• cloggi·ly adverb
• cloggi·ness noun
• cloggy adjective
• anti·clogging adjective
• over·clog verb (used with object) overclogged overclogging

Word History and Origins

Origin of clog¹

1350–1400; Middle English, of uncertain origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of clog¹

C14 (in the sense: block of wood): of unknown origin

Origin of clog²

C21: c(amera) + log

Example Sentences

Crocs is suing nearly two dozen companies, including Walmart and Hobby Lobby, for allegedly copying its signature foam clogs.

From Washington Post

It has baked in features that prevent common errors like filament clogs or jams, too, which will save you money in the long run.

From Popular-Science

The recent high school graduate has been reaching for the brand’s signature clog since she was a kid — and dodging Crocs-haters for just as long.

From Washington Post

More recently, Kanye West’s Adidas Yeezy Foam Runner, which sells for about $80, has been dubbed the “Yeezy Croc” because of its resemblance to the slip-on clog.

From Washington Post

Crocs overhauled its business to focus on its classic clog, which now makes up nearly three-quarters of sales, and doubled down on its highly profitable Jibbitz charms, which come in hundreds of styles and pop into the clog’s ventilation holes.

From Washington Post

Bloggers and street photographers will clog the entrances of each show incessantly posting to their Twitter and Instagram feeds.

From The Daily Beast

At a satirical food awards show, The Golden Clog Awards, Bourdain gave Florence the “worst career move” award.

From The Daily Beast

Crocs, the colorful clog company long loathed by fashionistas, has stubbed its toe again.

From The Daily Beast

After soaring to prominence, the plastic clog maker has suffered a series of setbacks in the past two years.

From The Daily Beast

As a result of this loss of movement, clog-wearers tend to drag their feet, “which causes more postural problems,” she said.

From The Daily Beast

Every weight that could clog the story is thrown away, and it runs with the 33 swiftness of the thought.

From Project Gutenberg

Hitherto I have only been a clog and an incumbrance to you; but I trust I shall soon behave better, and make myself useful.

From Project Gutenberg

Therefore he passed for a very moderate Whig; for one who would not clog the wheels of government.

From Project Gutenberg

In fact, the damp depositing on the parts leads the electricity away, and the ink tends to clog in the siphon.

From Project Gutenberg

Many things and conditions clog communication from the under-mind to the consciousness.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• choke
• congest
• fill
• hamper
• impede
• obstruct
• plug
• seal