clag
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /klæɡ/
KK: /klæɡ/
noun
Definition
A sticky substance made from starch, often used as glue or paste, or a type of low cloud or fog that makes the air feel heavy and damp.
Example
The children used clag to stick their art projects together.
Conversation
Did you see the weather today? It’s so foggy, it feels like there’s a thick clag hanging around.
Yeah, I noticed that too! I could barely see the street signs when I was driving.
I know, right? It makes everything look so gloomy, like a scene from a movie.
Exactly! I hope it clears up soon so we can go out.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
paste
fog
smog
Antonyms
clear
dry
light
verb
Definition
To stick or become stuck, often in a way that makes movement difficult, like when something is caught in mud.
Example
The children clagged their boots in the thick mud while playing outside.
Tense Forms
Past: clagged
Past Participle: clagged
Conversation
I really got stuck when I tried to walk through that muddy field.
Yeah, it looked like you might clag your boots in there.
I didn't think it would be that bad, but my shoes are a mess now.
Root Explanation
The word 'clag' originates from Old English 'clæge', meaning to stick or adhere. It refers to something that is sticky or clinging.
Memory Tip
Think of something that 'sticks' or 'adheres' — that's why 'clag' describes something that is sticky.
Visually Confused Words
clang
lag
cag