waterlog

[ waw-ter-lawg, -log, wot-er- ]
/ ˈwɔ tərˌlɔg, -ˌlɒg, ˈwɒt ər- /
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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.

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

Words nearby waterlog

water lily family, water lily tulip, water line, waterlocked, water locust, waterlog, waterlogged, Waterloo, Waterloo, Battle of, water louse, water main
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Words related to waterlog

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

Example sentences from the Web for waterlog

  • 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

  • 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