clog
Translation
to clog, to block, to obstruct
Examples
Hair clogged the drain.
Hair clogged the drain.
The traffic clogged the streets.
The traffic clogged the streets.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) (with sth.) to block (sth.) (with sth.) The sink was clogged with food.
((sth.)) up to block (sth.) completely The pipe is clogged up.
Similar Words
Synonyms: block, obstruct, jam; Antonyms: unclog, clear, free
Etymology
From Middle English 'clogge' (a block of wood), which was used to impede movement.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'log' stuck in a pipe, 'c-logging' it up. This visual can help you remember the meaning of 'to block'.