Clot (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state; "coagulated blood".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

• The blood began to clot after a few minutes of pressure on the wound was applied to stop the bleeding.
• Exposure to air caused the paint to clot and become unusable.
• When I didn't stir the gravy, it started to clot and form lumps at the bottom of the saucepan.
• The cold weather caused the oil in the engine to clot and clog the machinery.
• The nurse gently applied pressure to help the blood clot and promote healing after the surgery.

Synonyms

• Coagulate

Hypernyms

• Turn

Related Words

• Clotting (noun)
• Clot (noun)

Meaning ²

Coalesce or unite in a mass; "Blood clots".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Clog

Hypernyms

• Coalesce

Related Words

• Clotting (noun)
• Clot (noun)

Meaning ³

Turn into curds; "curdled milk".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Curdle
• Clabber

Hypernyms

• Change State
• Turn

Related Words

• Clotting (noun)

Meaning ⁴

Cause to change from a liquid to a solid or thickened state.

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Coagulate

Hypernyms

• Alter
• Modify

Related Words

• Clot (noun)