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   Clog, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Clogged (klŏgd); p. pr. & vb. n. Clogging.]
   1. To encumber or load, especially with something that impedes motion; to hamper.
   
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   The winds of birds were clogged with ace and snow. Dryden.
   
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   2. To obstruct so as to hinder motion in or through; to choke up; as, “to clog a tube or a channel”.
   
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   3. To burden; to trammel; to embarrass; to perplex.
   
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   The commodities are clogged with impositions. Addison.
   
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   You 'll rue the time
   
   That clogs me with this answer. Shak.
   
   Syn. -- Impede; hinder; obstruct; embarrass; burden; restrain; restrict.
   
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   clogged adj.
   1.  obstructed so as to prevent or hinder flow of a fluid; -- of conduits; as, “clogged pipes”; clogged arteries.
   
   Syn. -- choked.
   
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   2.  filled beyond capacity (with people or vehicles), so as to retard movement; as, “The store aisles were clogged with shoppers on the day before Christmas.; The clogged highways made me miss my appointment.”.
   
   Syn. -- choked.
   
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