Clog Meaning in English
word
ˈkɫɑɡ
KLAHG
klˈɒɡ
KLOG
Definition
To block or become blocked so nothing can pass through, especially in pipes, drains, or passages. As a noun, it can also mean the material that blocks the way.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for pipes, drains, or arteries (medical). The verb is often paired with 'up' (e.g., 'clog up the sink'). As a noun, 'a clog' is also a type of wooden shoe, but this is less common. Not to be confused with 'block' (broader use).
Spanish: obstruir - atascar - tapón (sustantivo)Portuguese (BR): entupir - obstruir - entupimento (substantivo)Portuguese (PT): entupir - obstruir - entupimento (substantivo)Chinese (Simplified): 阻塞 - 堵塞Chinese (Traditional): 阻塞 - 堵塞Hindi: जाम करना - अवरोध (संज्ञा)Arabic: يسد - انسداد (اسم)Bengali: জাম - আটকে দেওয়াRussian: засорять - засор - закупориватьJapanese: 詰まる - 詰まりVietnamese: làm tắc - bị tắcKorean: 막다 - 막힘Turkish: tıkanmak - tıkamak - tıkaçUrdu: جام ہونا - بند کرناIndonesian: menyumbat - tersumbat
Example Sentences
The kitchen sink is clogged with food waste.
basic
Grease can clog the pipes easily.
basic
There was a clog in the shower drain.
basic
Leaves can really clog up the gutters in the fall.
natural
Too much hair will clog your shower drain fast.
natural
My nose gets clogged when I have a cold.
natural