Clog Definition

clog
noun
  1. footwear usually with wooden soles
  2. any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction
  3. a dance performed while wearing shoes with wooden soles; has heavy stamping steps
verb
  1. become or cause to become obstructed; "The leaves clog our drains in the Fall"; "The water pipe is backed up"
  2. dance a clog dance
  3. impede the motion of, as with a chain or a burden; "horses were clogged until they were tamed"
  4. impede with a clog or as if with a clog; "The market is being clogged by these operations"; "My mind is constipated today"
  5. coalesce or unite in a mass; "Blood clots"
  6. fill to excess so that function is impaired; "Fear clogged her mind"; "The story was clogged with too many details"

"Clog" in song lyrics

See how clog is used in real songs:

  • "Your strategy apalls with a subordinate clog"
    Compton's Most Wanted — I Give Up Nuthin
  • "toilet clog"
    AOL — AOL
  • "keen providence clog"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with clog

Usage tips for "clog"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "clog" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for clog to find words that pair well.

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