clogged — blocked or obstructed, preventing normal flow
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: blocked or obstructed, preventing normal flow
Pronunciation (IPA): /klɑːɡd/
Example Sentences
- My shower drain is so clogged that I'm basically taking a foot bath every morning.
- The clogged air filter made the car sound like it was having an asthma attack.
- Please check if the printer nozzles are clogged before calling technical support.
clogged
ADJECTIVE[/klɑːɡd/]
blocked or obstructed, preventing normal flow
a chef desperately tries to wash dishes but dirty water backs up and overflows from the sink. Food scraps and grease have accumulated in the drain, creating a complete blockage. Water pools on the counter and drips onto the floor instead of going down the pipes. The chef's assistant rushes over with towels to help clean up the mess. Other kitchen staff stop their work to watch the water spreading across the workspace. the drain being completely clogged and obstructed, preventing normal water flow
The trail got clogged while I jogged, but wasn't logged!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Middle English 'clogge', originally referring to a wooden block or log fastened to an animal's foot to impede its movement. The term metaphorically extended to mean 'to obstruct' or 'to block', describing anything that hinders or impedes progress.
Breakdown
clog (to obstruct, from the noun 'clog' meaning a wooden impediment) + -ed (past participle suffix indicating completed action).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My shower drain is so clogged that I'm basically taking a foot bath every morning.”
“The clogged air filter made the car sound like it was having an asthma attack.”
“Please check if the printer nozzles are clogged before calling technical support.”
“The traffic was so clogged that even the ambulance couldn't get through.”
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