clot
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noun \ˈklät\Definition of CLOT
1
: a portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)
2
a : a roundish viscous lump formed by coagulation of a portion of liquid or by melting b : a coagulated mass produced by clotting of blood
3
British : blockhead
See Examples of CLOT
- We were told that his stroke was caused by a clot in his brain.
- <a clot of daisies occupied one corner of the flower bed>
Origin of CLOT
Middle English, from Old English clott; akin to Middle High German klōz lump, ball — more at clout
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to CLOT
2clot
verbclot·tedclot·ting
Definition of CLOT
intransitive verb
1
: to become a clot : form clots
2
: to undergo a sequence of complex chemical and physical reactions that results in conversion of fluid blood into a coagulated mass : coagulate
transitive verb
1
: to cause to form into or as if into a clot
2
: to fill with clots; also : clog <clotted streets>
Examples of CLOT
- medications that prevent blood from clotting
- substances that help to clot blood
First Known Use of CLOT
15th century
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