1
a
: a weight attached especially to an animal to hinder motion
b
: something that shackles or impedes : encumbrance sense 1
c
: a mass of material that blocks movement through a pipe or vessel
clearing a clog in the kitchen sink
2
: a shoe, sandal, or overshoe having a thick typically wooden sole
clogged; clogging; clogs
1
2
a
: to fill beyond capacity : overload
cars clogged the main street
—often used with uppetty cases clogging up the courts
b
: to cause blockage in
—often used with up
arteries clogged up by cholesterol
1
: to become filled with extraneous matter
—often used with up
2
: to unite in a mass : clot
3
: to dance a clog dance
Synonyms
Examples of clog in a Sentence
Noun
There's a clog in the kitchen sink.
a liquid chemical that gets rid of clogs
Verb
The sink was clogged by dirt and grease.
The drain clogs easily because the opening is so small.
Recent Examples on the Web
Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
The sentiment is one echoed by Crocs, who partnered with Pringles to bring you a variety of shoes in this one-of-a-kind drop, including a pair of boots, clogs, classic slides and Jibbitz charms.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
To make matters worse, any plastic film that gets into the line clogs the machinery, which means workers have to cut it out.
—Cynthia Sewell, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2024
Score clogs, slip-on sandals, and more up to 30 percent off.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
Hail can cause flooding, break windows and roofs, clog storm drains, and harm people and animals.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Mar. 2024
When heated, such as in a hot water heater, hard water can precipitate into mineral deposits and clog pipes, adds Dr. Davis, which explains the limescale in my shower and electric kettle.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Apr. 2024
Manifest seems like a thoughtful combo: an old-school barbershop up front, including optional hot lather shaves, and a boutique stocked with hoodies from Marni, clogs from Needles, and a variety of expensive hair and face products.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
Beyond cashmere sweaters and linen sheets, Quince’s other bestsellers include an organic Turkish waffle robe, a 100 percent mulberry silk pillowcase, and a pair of Australian shearling clog slippers.
—Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 4 Mar. 2024
Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 18 Apr. 2024
Even at its current scale the issue affected global supply chains, clogging many Red Sea shipping lanes, exacerbating the supply problems much of the world had thought was behind them.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
Cloud cover produced less-than-ideal viewing conditions in parts of Ohio and traffic clogged some roads as eclipse watchers squeezed into small towns and parks along the 115-mile path of totality.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 8 Apr. 2024
The only discernible frustration from players related to that situation came after Thursday’s game, when a mob of dozens of Ohtani-seeking reporters clogged the clubhouse as other players were changing to leave.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
Artichoke Artichoke is known for its abundance of nutrients that can reduce the amount of cholesterol that clogs the arteries.
—Michael Carroll, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The sidewalks were clogged with news crews from around the world.
—Lachlan Cartwright, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
With the shipping channel clogged with debris, the people and businesses who depend on the port for their living are in limbo.
—David J. Lynch, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024
The dual roller system even has concealed scrapers that keep the rollers from getting clogged with hair (the bane of every bot's existence in my house).
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Noun
There’s never a wrong time to add a new pair of Birkenstocks to your wardrobe, so head to Gilt now to stock up on Birkenstock sandals and clogs before the sale ends.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
The sentiment is one echoed by Crocs, who partnered with Pringles to bring you a variety of shoes in this one-of-a-kind drop, including a pair of boots, clogs, classic slides and Jibbitz charms.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
To make matters worse, any plastic film that gets into the line clogs the machinery, which means workers have to cut it out.
—Cynthia Sewell, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2024
Score clogs, slip-on sandals, and more up to 30 percent off.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
Hail can cause flooding, break windows and roofs, clog storm drains, and harm people and animals.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Mar. 2024
When heated, such as in a hot water heater, hard water can precipitate into mineral deposits and clog pipes, adds Dr. Davis, which explains the limescale in my shower and electric kettle.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Apr. 2024
Manifest seems like a thoughtful combo: an old-school barbershop up front, including optional hot lather shaves, and a boutique stocked with hoodies from Marni, clogs from Needles, and a variety of expensive hair and face products.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
Beyond cashmere sweaters and linen sheets, Quince’s other bestsellers include an organic Turkish waffle robe, a 100 percent mulberry silk pillowcase, and a pair of Australian shearling clog slippers.
—Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 4 Mar. 2024
Verb
While saturated fat contributes to an elevated serum cholesterol concentration that promotes atherosclerosis (clogging of the arteries), TMAO is thought to increase inflammation at the site of clogging, increasing the pace and magnitude of atherosclerosis.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 18 Apr. 2024
Even at its current scale the issue affected global supply chains, clogging many Red Sea shipping lanes, exacerbating the supply problems much of the world had thought was behind them.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
Cloud cover produced less-than-ideal viewing conditions in parts of Ohio and traffic clogged some roads as eclipse watchers squeezed into small towns and parks along the 115-mile path of totality.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 8 Apr. 2024
The only discernible frustration from players related to that situation came after Thursday’s game, when a mob of dozens of Ohtani-seeking reporters clogged the clubhouse as other players were changing to leave.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
Artichoke Artichoke is known for its abundance of nutrients that can reduce the amount of cholesterol that clogs the arteries.
—Michael Carroll, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The sidewalks were clogged with news crews from around the world.
—Lachlan Cartwright, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
With the shipping channel clogged with debris, the people and businesses who depend on the port for their living are in limbo.
—David J. Lynch, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024
The dual roller system even has concealed scrapers that keep the rollers from getting clogged with hair (the bane of every bot's existence in my house).
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
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“Clog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clog. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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clog
1 of 2 noun
ˈkläg 
ˈklȯg
1
: something that hinders or holds back
a clog in the drain
2
: a shoe or sandal having a thick usually wooden sole
clog
2 of 2 verb
clogged; clogging
1
: to get in the way of
2
: to block passage through
3
: to fill or become filled beyond capacity
heavy traffic clogged the roads
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