clog

Meanings

• noun

  A type of footwear with a thick sole and heel, often made of wood or rubber, that fits over the foot and is held in place by ropes or straps.

  - "He wore old clogs when working in the garden."
  - "The clog dance is a traditional folk dance in Ireland."

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Pronunciation

1. /klɒɡ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with clog
log , hog

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Variants

List of all variants of clog that leads to same result
clog , clogs , clogged , clogger , cloggers , clogging , clog dance , clog dancer , clog dancers , clog dances , clog dancing , clog dancings

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Etymology

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Old English clogan, from clēogan, to close, probably due to the closing or securing of the foot in the shoe.

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Trivia

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1. Clogs have been used as weapons in some cultures, such as during the Irish Potato Famine when they were used to defend against British soldiers.

2. Clogs were once used as currency in some parts of Europe, particularly in the Netherlands and Switzerland.

3. Clogs have been found in archaeological sites dating back to the Bronze Age.

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Related Concepts

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1. Wellington boots: A type of waterproof rubber boots that reach up to the thigh or knee, also used for protection in wet or muddy conditions.

2. Sabots: A type of wooden peasant shoe, similar to clogs, but with a flat sole and no heel. Sabots were traditionally worn in France and other European countries.

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Culture

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Clogs have been used in various cultures for centuries, particularly in agricultural and industrial communities where they provided protection and traction in wet or uneven terrain. They have also been featured in literature, art, and music, such as in the Irish clog dance and the Dutch clog dance known as the 'Klompenfeest'.

How to Memorize "clog"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pair of wooden shoes with thick soles and ropes or straps holding them in place. Visualize the texture and weight of the shoes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'clog' with the idea of protection and traction in wet or uneven terrain. Think of farmers or industrial workers wearing clogs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Clogs are heavy and keep my feet dry' to remember the meaning of the word.

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