clog

¹clog

noun \ˈkläg, ˈklȯg\

Definition of CLOG

1

a : a weight attached especially to an animal to hinder motion b : something that shackles or impedes : encumbrance 1

2

: a shoe, sandal, or overshoe having a thick typically wooden sole

Examples of CLOG

1. There's a clog in the kitchen sink.
2. a liquid chemical that gets rid of clogs

Origin of CLOG

Middle English clogge short thick piece of wood

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to CLOG

Synonyms: balk, bar, block, chain, encumbrance, cramp, crimp, deterrent, drag, embarrassment, fetter, handicap, hindrance, holdback, hurdle, impediment, inhibition, interference, let, manacle, obstacle, obstruction, shackles, stop, stumbling block, trammel

Related Words: catch, hitch, rub, snag; barrier, blockade, blockage, brick wall, stone wall; arrest, bit, brake, check, constraint, curb, hobble, rein, restraint; embargo, stoppage; delay, holdup, stall; burden, cumber, load; danger, hazard, peril, reef; adversity, difficulty, disadvantage, drawback, hardship

Near Antonyms: catalyst, goad, impetus, incentive, spur, stimulant, stimulus; advantage, break, edge; aid, assistance, benefit, boost, handmaiden (also handmaid), help

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Rhymes with CLOG

blog, bog, cog, flog, fog, frog, grog, hog, jog, log, nog, Prague, prog, quag, shog, slog, smog, tog