Meanings
The act of blocking or obstructing the flow of something.
کسی چیز کے بہاؤ میں رکاوٹ ڈالنے کا عمل۔
رکاوٹ
rukawat
Synonyms
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.
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💡 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.