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clogging

/ˈklɒɡɪŋ/

/ˈklɑːɡɪŋ/

cloggingnoun

Translations

danse en sabotsDanse folklorique américaine exécutée en frappant rythmiquement le sol avec des sabots ou des chaussures à semelles dures.

The festival featured a lively performance of clogging by a local dance troupe.

Le festival a présenté une danse en sabots pleine d'énergie exécutée par une troupe locale.

obstructionSens général ; surtout pour un passage, un conduit ou un drain.

The clogging of the drain caused the sink to overflow.

L'obstruction du drain a provoqué le débordement de l'évier.

Additional translations

bouchagePlus courant dans le contexte des canalisations, tuyaux et filtres.

Definitions

A type of folk dance characterized by the rhythmic tapping of the feet.

The festival featured a lively performance of clogging by a local dance troupe.

The act or process of blocking or obstructing something.

The clogging of the drain caused the sink to overflow.

Synonyms

clogginggerund / present participle

/ˈklɒɡɪŋ/

/ˈklɑːɡɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that causes a blockage or obstruction.

Translations

obstruantEmployé pour dire qu'une substance ou un élément provoque une obstruction.

Clogging grease can severely reduce engine performance.

Une graisse obstruante peut réduire fortement les performances du moteur.

Definitions

Causing or tending to cause a blockage or obstruction.

Clogging grease can severely reduce engine performance.

clogverb

clogging

ing-form

clogged

Past Simple

clogged

Past Participle

clogging

ing-form

/klɒɡ/

/klɑːɡ/

Translations

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

engorgerAu sens figuré : gêner ou ralentir la circulation, l’activité ou le progrès.

encrasserQuand une substance épaisse ou collante s’accumule et gêne le fonctionnement.

danser le clogDanse traditionnelle exécutée en sabots.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

stop up

clognoun

Definitions

A type of shoe with a thick wooden sole.

She wore a pair of traditional Dutch clogs to the festival.

An obstruction or blockage in a pipe or tube.

The plumber was called to fix the clog in the kitchen sink.

Something that hinders or impedes movement, progress, or activity; a hindrance.

Excessive regulation is often regarded as a clog on economic growth.

clogadjective

Definitions

Relating to wooden-soled shoes or to clog dancing (used attributively).

She signed up for a beginner's clog dancing class.