clogging

Meanings

• the act of obstructing a drain or pipe, typically with debris or grease, resulting in a reduced or blocked flow.

  - "The kitchen sink was clogged with food debris, preventing the water from draining."
  - "The sewer system was clogged with grease and debris, causing sewage backups and overflows."

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Rhymes

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hogging , logging , slogging

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Homophones

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1. closure, close-up, clasp, claw, cleat, cleave, click, cling, clank, clique, cloak, cloud
   

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Variants

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clog , clogged , clogger , cloggers , clogging , clogs

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Forms

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verb: to clog, past tense: clogged, past participle: clogged; noun: a clog

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'clogian', meaning 'to obstruct or block'.

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Related Concepts

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1. debris: Refers to any loose material, such as soil, rocks, or waste, that can obstruct or block the flow of a drain or pipe.

2. grease trap: Refers to a device installed in a plumbing system to prevent the discharge of fats, oils, and greases (FOG) into the sewer system. Grease traps work by intercepting the flow of wastewater from the sink or other drain, allowing the grease and FOG to settle and be removed before the wastewater is discharged into the sewer system.

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Culture

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In various cultures, clogging refers to a traditional dance style characterized by quick footwork, lively music, and colorful costumes.

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