clogging
|clog/ging|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈklɑːɡɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈklɒɡɪŋ/
(clog)
blockage or wooden shoe
Etymology
Etymology Information
'clog' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'clogge', where 'clogge' meant 'a block or lump'.
Historical Evolution
'clogge' transformed into the modern English word 'clog', and eventually 'clogging' as a present participle form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a block or lump', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'obstructing or blocking'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of traditional dance characterized by percussive footwork.
Clogging is popular in Appalachian regions.
Synonyms
Verb 1
present participle of 'clog'.
The leaves are clogging the drain.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45