waterlog

UK
/ˈwɔːtəˌlɒɡ/
US
/ˈwɔːtərˌlɔɡ/

Translations

waterlogverb
waterlogged
Past Simple
waterlogged
Past Participle
waterlogging
Gerund
UK
/ˈwɔːtəˌlɒɡ/
US
/ˈwɔːtərˌlɔɡ/
Heavy rains can waterlog the fields, making it difficult for crops to grow.
Сильные дожди могут затопить поля, затрудняя рост урожая.
Additional translations

Definitions

waterlogverb
To saturate with water, especially to the point where the soil or material cannot absorb any more.
Heavy rains waterlogged the fields, making it impossible for the farmers to plant their crops.
To become saturated with water and unable to drain freely.
After hours of relentless rain, the clay soil began to waterlog and puddles formed everywhere.