bog
noun (1)
ˈbȯg\
Definition of bog
(Entry 1 of 3)
geography : wet spongy ground especially : a poorly drained usually acid area rich in accumulated plant material, frequently surrounding a body of open water, and having a characteristic flora (as of sedges, heaths, and sphagnum)
bog
verbDefinition of bog (Entry 2 of 3)
: to cause to sink into or as if into a bog (see bog entry 1) : impede, mire —usually used with down a car that had gotten bogged down in the mudeasy to get bogged down in the details
: to become impeded or stuck —usually used with down Extra demand can cause the system to bog down.
bog
noun (2)Definition of bog (Entry 3 of 3)
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bog
noun
ˈbȯg\
Kids Definition of bog
(Entry 1 of 2)
: wet spongy ground that is usually acid and found next to a body of water (as a pond)
bog
verbKids Definition of bog (Entry 2 of 2)
: to sink or stick fast in or as if in a bog The car bogged down in the road. I got bogged down in my work.
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