Meaning of 'clog'

verb

to impede the motion of, as with a chain or a burden

Example: "horses were clogged until they were tamed"

verb

to become or cause to become obstructed

Example: "The leaves clog our drains in the fall."

Synonyms: foul choke back up choke off clog up congest

verb

to dance a clog dance

Example: "I clog at festivals to the great amusement of my friends."

noun

a dance performed while wearing shoes with wooden soles

Synonyms: clog dance

noun

any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction

noun

footwear usually with wooden soles

Synonyms: geta patten sabot

verb

to fill to excess so that function is impaired

Example: "Fear clogged my mind before I started meditation."

Synonyms: overload

verb

to coalesce or unite in a mass

Synonyms: clot

verb

to impede with a clog or as if with a clog

Example: "The market is being clogged by these operations"

Synonyms: constipate