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clogging

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/ˈklɒɡɪŋ/ · clog-ging

The act of blocking or obstructing the flow of something.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of blocking or obstructing the flow of something.

کسی چیز کے بہاؤ میں رکاوٹ ڈالنے کا عمل۔

رکاوٹ

rukawat

Synonyms

obstructionblockageimpedimentرکاوٹبندشمشکل

Antonyms

flowfreedomexpansionبہاؤآزادیوسعت

Common Collocations

  • clogging of arteries
  • clogging of drains
  • clogging issue

Example Sentences

The clogging of the drain caused water to overflow.

نکاسی آب میں رکاوٹ نے پانی کو بہنے سے روک دیا۔

Nikas-i-aab mein rukawat ne paani ko behne se rok diya.

Clogging can lead to serious health issues if not addressed.

اگر اس کا علاج نہ کیا جائے تو رکاوٹ صحت کے مسائل کا باعث بن سکتی ہے۔

Agar is ka ilaaj na kiya jaye to rukawat sehat ke masail ka baais ban sakti hai.

The clogging of arteries can increase the risk of heart disease.

شریانوں میں رکاوٹ دل کی بیماریوں کے خطرے کو بڑھا سکتی ہے۔

Shariyon mein rukawat dil ki bimariyon ke khatre ko barha sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

blocking:While both terms imply hindrance, 'clogging' often refers to a more systemic obstruction in flow, whereas 'blocking' can refer to any obstruction.

Word Family

clog
verbرکنا
clogged
adjectiveرکاوٹ والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a traffic jam when you hear 'clogging' – cars are blocked, unable to flow freely.

Imagine a drain blocked by leaves, preventing water from flowing.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پانی میں جتنی رکاوٹ، اتنی ہی کم اثر

Paani mein jitni rukawat, utni hi kam asar

The more the obstruction in water, the less the effect.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "clogga" — to hinder or block

First known use: 15th century

The term 'clogging' has evolved from its Old English roots, where it meant to hinder movement. It is often associated with physical obstruction or figurative blocking of progress.