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Antonyms for clogged

Grammar : Verb
Spell : klog, klawg
Phonetic Transcription : klɒg, klɔg

Definition of clogged

Origin :
  • early 14c., clogge "a lump of wood," origin unknown. Also used in Middle English of large pieces of jewelry and large testicles. Cf. Norwegian klugu "knotty log of wood." Meaning "anything that impedes action" is from 1520s. The sense of "wooden-soled shoe" is first recorded late 14c.; they were used as overshoes until the introduction of rubbers c.1840. Originally all wood (hence the name), later wooden soles with leather uppers for the front of the foot only. Later revived in fashion (c.1970), primarily for women. Clog-dancing is attested from 1863.
  • verb block, hinder
Example sentences :
  • Then it was discovered that the offer was clogged with a further stipulation.
  • Extract from : « Is He Popenjoy? » by Anthony Trollope
  • The thoroughfares were clogged by wagons laden with furniture and other spoils.
  • Extract from : « The Rise of the Hugenots, Vol. 1 (of 2) » by Henry Martyn Baird
  • All about them it's surface was clogged with floating debris.
  • Extract from : « Prairie Flowers » by James B. Hendryx
  • Arcot looked around, trying to decide what to do, but his brain was clogged.
  • Extract from : « Islands of Space » by John W Campbell
  • Still with clogged energy the Russians worked to construct defenses.
  • Extract from : « The Story of Russia » by R. Van Bergen, M.A.
  • The side-windows of the hansom were clogged with a grey-flannel mist.
  • Extract from : « The Picture of Dorian Gray » by Oscar Wilde
  • But his conversation works is clogged for good, and he has his chin down on his collar.
  • Extract from : « Odd Numbers » by Sewell Ford
  • The air was thick with the perfume, heavy with it, clogged with it.
  • Extract from : « The Octopus » by Frank Norris
  • We sprung a leak where we couldn't get at it, and our pumps are clogged.
  • Extract from : « A List To Starboard » by F. Hopkinson Smith
  • Perhaps its springs were left to wear out, its wheels to get clogged.
  • Extract from : « A Winter Amid the Ice » by Jules Verne

Synonyms for clogged

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