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Clog (Noun)

Meaning 1

Footwear usually with wooden soles.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • She wore a pair of traditional Dutch clogs to the folk festival.
  • The sound of clogs on the cobblestone street was music to his ears.
  • After a long day, he removed his clogs and slipped on a pair of comfortable slippers.
  • The wooden clogs were a bit too small for her, causing blisters on her toes.
  • She polished her favorite clogs to a high shine for the special occasion.

Synonyms

  • Patten
  • Geta
  • Sabot

Hypernyms

  • Footgear

Meaning 2

Any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The old tree root was a clog in the stream, causing the water to back up and flood the surrounding area.
  • The clog in the drain was causing the sink to overflow, and I had to call a plumber to fix it.
  • The new policy was a clog in the company's operations, slowing down production and causing delays.
  • The clog in the traffic circle was causing a huge jam, and it took me an hour to get through.
  • The bureaucratic red tape was a clog in the system, preventing the project from moving forward as quickly as it should.

Hypernyms

  • Interference
  • Preventative
  • Encumbrance
  • Preventive
  • Incumbrance
  • Hitch
  • Hinderance

Related Words

  • Clog (verb)

Meaning 3

A dance performed while wearing shoes with wooden soles; has heavy stamping steps.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Clog Dancing
  • Clog Dance

Hypernyms

  • Tap Dance
  • Tap Dancing

Related Words

  • Clog (verb)
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