Dictionary - Clog

Clog

Part of Speech

Noun, Verb

Pronunciation

IPA: /klɒɡ/ (UK), /klɔːɡ/ (US)

Phonetic: klawg

Definitions

  • (Noun) A type of heavy, usually wooden-soled shoe.
  • (Noun) An obstruction or blockage.
  • (Verb) To block or become blocked.

Usage Examples

  • She wore traditional wooden clogs at the festival.
  • The drain was clogged with leaves after the storm.
  • Too much traffic can clog the city streets.

Etymology

From Middle English "clogge" (block of wood, lump), likely of Scandinavian origin.

Synonyms

  • (Noun) Blockage, obstruction, hindrance
  • (Verb) Block, jam, obstruct

Antonyms

  • (Noun) Clearance, passage
  • (Verb) Unblock, clear, free

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Zueco (shoe), Obstrucción (blockage) swɛ.ko, oβstɾukˈθjon
French Sabot (shoe), Obstruction (blockage) sa.bo, ɔp.stʁyk.sjɔ̃
Hindi खड़ाऊँ (shoe), रुकावट (blockage) khaṛāū̃, rukāvaṭ
Mandarin 木屐 (shoe), 堵塞 (blockage) mù jī, dǔ sè
Arabic قبقاب (shoe), انسداد (blockage) qabqāb, insidād
German Holzschuh (shoe), Verstopfung (blockage) hɔltsʃuː, fɛɐ̯ˈʃtɔpfʊŋ
Russian Сабо (shoe), Засор (blockage) sabo, zasor

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /klɒɡ/
  • American English: /klɔːɡ/
  • Australian English: /klɒɡ/

Historical Usage

Clogs have been used as footwear in many cultures for centuries, particularly in European countries like the Netherlands.

Cultural Nuances

In Dutch culture, wooden clogs symbolize tradition and craftsmanship. In English, "clog" metaphorically represents hindrance or obstruction.

More Information

Clogs are still worn today in some professions, particularly in farming and certain medical fields, due to their durability and comfort. The term "clogged" is also widely used to describe obstructed pipes, congested roads, and even overburdened systems.

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