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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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.

Origin of waterlog

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

Be sure to top up the water when it gets low—but don’t waterlog the plant by submerging too much of the base.
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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