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Meaning of clogging
The primary meaning of the word "clogging" is to block or obstruct something, often by accumulating or forming a mass that hinders flow or movement.
Etymology of clogging
The word "clogging" originates from the Old English word "clogian," which means to block or obstruct, and is related to the word "clog," which refers to a blockage or a wooden shoe
The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially to describe the act of blocking or obstructing, and later to describe the style of dance
Synonyms
blocking
obstructing
jamming
congesting
choking
clogging
hindering
impeding
slowing
stopping
halting
freezing
damming
barricading
blocking
trapping
snagging
tangling
knotting
kinking
twisting
winding
coiling
looping
snagging
fouling
entangling
enmeshing
matting
felting
caking
crusting
scaling
silting
sedimenting
depositing
accumulating
clotting
coagulating
curdling
solidifying
hardening
thickening
gelating
jelling
congealing
Definitions
- To block or obstruct a passage, pipe, or other opening, often by accumulating or forming a mass
- To slow down or hinder the progress of something, such as a process or a person
- To dance in a style characterized by rhythmic footwork, often in a folk or traditional manner
Usage Examples
- The pipe was clogging due to a buildup of sediment and debris
- The traffic was clogging the highway, causing a long delay
- She loved to perform clogging at the folk festival, dancing in her traditional costume
Antonyms
clearing
unclogging
freeing
opening
unblocking
releasing
loosening
easing
facilitating
speeding
accelerating
streamlining
simplifying
purifying
clarifying
cleansing
draining
flushing
emptying
evacuating
unobstructing
deblocking