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clag

Pronunciation: /klæɡ/

The English word “clag” has 7 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A glue or paste made from starch.
  2. Low cloud, fog or smog.
  3. Unburned carbon (smoke) from a steam or diesel locomotive, or multiple unit.
  4. Bits of rubber which are shed from tires during a race and collect off the racing line, especially on the outside of corners (cf. marbles).

verb

  1. To encumber
  2. To stick, like boots in mud
  3. To hit

Etymology

From Middle English claggen, probably of Scandinavian origin. Compare Swedish klägg and Old English clǣġ.

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