clogged

UK
/klɒɡd/
US
/klɑːɡd/

Translations

cloggedadjective
more clogged
Comp.
most clogged
Super.
UK
/klɒgd/
US
/klɔɡd/
The sink was clogged, causing the water to overflow onto the kitchen floor.
L’évier était bouché, ce qui a fait déborder l’eau sur le sol de la cuisine.
Additional translations
cloggedpast participle
UK
/klɒɡd/
US
/klɑːɡd/
Functions as a past-participle adjective describing something that has become blocked.
Her arteries were clogged after years of unhealthy eating.
Ses artères étaient bouchées après des années d’alimentation malsaine.
Additional translations
obstruéS’emploie souvent dans un registre plus technique ou médical.
clogverb

clogged

Past Simple

clogged
Past Simple
clogged
Past Participle
clogging
Gerund
UK
/klɒɡ/
US
/klɑːɡ/
boucherSens courant pour un passage, un tuyau ou un conduit.
The fallen leaves clogged the drain, causing water to overflow onto the street.
Les feuilles tombées ont bouché le drain, faisant déborder l’eau dans la rue.
Additional translations
encrasserQuand une substance épaisse ou collante s’accumule et gêne le fonctionnement.
engorgerAu sens figuré : gêner ou ralentir la circulation, l’activité ou le progrès.
danser le clogDanse traditionnelle exécutée en sabots.

Definitions

cloggedadjective
Blocked or filled with an obstruction, preventing normal flow or movement.
The sink was clogged, causing the water to overflow onto the kitchen floor.
cloggedpast participle
Having become or been made blocked or obstructed.
Her arteries were clogged after years of unhealthy eating.
clogverb
To block or obstruct a passage, pipe, or channel, causing a stoppage or reduced flow.
The fallen leaves clogged the drain, causing water to overflow onto the street.
To fill or become filled with a thick or sticky substance that hinders movement or flow.
The printer clogged with dried ink, preventing it from functioning properly.
To impede or hinder the progress or movement of something.
Traffic was clogged by the construction work on the main road.
To perform a traditional folk dance characterized by rhythmic tapping of the feet, typically while wearing clogs.
The troupe clogged energetically to the lively fiddle tune.