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Clogging - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

clogging

/ˈklɑːɡɪŋ/ /ˈklɒɡɪŋ/

Definition:

Blocking or obstructing a passage, often causing slow movement or stoppage.

Synonyms:

blocking, obstructing, congesting, jamming, hindering

Part of Speech:

noun, verb (gerund/present participle)

Antonyms:

clearing, unblocking

Common Collocations:

clogged drain, clogging the pipes, clogging the system

Derivatives:

clogs, clogged

Usage Tips:

Use "clogging" to describe something blocking a pathway or system, like pipes or traffic.

Common Phrases:

clogging up the works, clogging the arteries, like a clog in the wheel

Etymology:

From Middle English "cloggen," meaning to impede or block with a heavy object.

Examples:

  • 1. The sink is clogging due to hair buildup.
  • 2. Traffic is clogging the highway during rush hour.
  • 3. Leaves are clogging the gutter after the storm.
  • 4. Too much data is clogging the server’s memory.

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