clogged

[US]/klɔgd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. obstructed
v. obstruct, hinder

Phrases & Collocations

clogged drain

clogged arteries

clogged pores

Example Sentences

a pipe clogged by rust buildup.

Heavy traffic clogged the freeways.

The road to the airport is clogged with traffic.

the gutters were clogged up with leaves.

The pipes were clogged with rubbish.

The pipes had clogged with rust.

The intake of gasoline was stopped by a clogged fuel line.

The worst thing is that the water closet is clogged and when I flushed it, it overflew.

There is something wrong with the pump. It must have been clogged up with dirt again.

Real-world Examples

The capital Kinston streets are clogged with taxies.

Source: BBC Listening Collection August 2015

The teeth of the saw were clogged with saw dust.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book Three.

But in part because cars are so desirable and affordable, roads are increasingly clogged with traffic.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 4

Your husband told me you have a clogged sink.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 6

And the clogged traffic or crowded train carriage?

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Cows were padding ceaselessly down the clogged, dung-splattered lane.

Source: BBC Reading Selection

But in children under three, the auditory tube is a lotsmaller and more likely to get clogged up.

Source: Time difference of N hours

What makes healthy pores become clogged, infected, and sometimes ooze-y?

Source: Scishow Selected Series

My, have you noticed how clogged my rain gutters are?

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 2

The kitchen sink is clogged again. We need a plumber ASAP.

Source: Discussing American culture.

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now