waterlog

[waw-ter-lawg, -log, wot-er-]

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verb (used with object), wa·ter·logged, wa·ter·log·ging.

to cause (a boat, ship, etc.) to become uncontrollable as a result of flooding.
to soak, fill, or saturate with water so as to make soggy or useless.

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verb (used without object), wa·ter·logged, wa·ter·log·ging.

to become saturated with water.

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Origin of waterlog

First recorded in 1770–80; apparently back formation from waterlogged

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Related Words

drench sprinkle dampen soak saturate wash wet squirt steam rinse permeate impregnate suffuse pervade douse infuse penetrate imbue steep immerse

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Historical Examples

Two were lateeners, one a schooner, two cutters, and the sixth was the "Waterlog."
The Swan and Her Crew
George Christopher Davies
Her name was the Waterlily, but she was facetiously christened and universally called the "Waterlog."
The Swan and Her Crew
George Christopher Davies
Frank saw the wisdom of this advice, and as he followed it, the "Waterlog" shot forward and gained a little upon the schooner.
The Swan and Her Crew
George Christopher Davies

Word Origin and History for waterlog

v.

1779, from water (n.1) + log (n.); the notion is of "reduce to a log-like condition."

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