Cloggy (Adjective)
Meaning
(used of soil) compact and fine-grained; "the clayey soil was heavy and easily saturated".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The cloggy soil in the garden made it difficult to dig and plant flowers.
- After a week of rain, the cloggy earth in the backyard was perfect for making mud pies.
- The farmer struggled to plow the cloggy fields, which were heavy with moisture and dense with clay.
- The cloggy soil in the park was prone to flooding, making it a challenge to maintain the grass.
- The gardener added organic matter to the cloggy soil to improve its drainage and aeration.