"Clogged" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
blocked or impeded, typically in a passage or channel, so that nothing can pass through; obstructed. For example: "The drain was clogged with hair and soap scum."
Clodhopping refers to clumsy or awkward behavior, especially in social situations. It is often used to describe someone who is awkward or clumsy in their movements or actions, similar to being "clumsy" or "awkward". The term is often used in a humorous or playful way to describe someone who is not particularly skilled or graceful in their interactions. It is often used to poke fun at someone who is not typically known for their physical coordination or social finesse.
Clodia is a Latin name that has been used in various contexts, but it is most famously associated with Clodia Metelli, a Roman noblewoman and sister of the orator Quintus Hortensius Hortalus, who lived in the 1st century BC. She was known for her beauty, her scandalous love affairs, and her influence over the Roman elite.
A clodpate is a verb meaning to walk heavily and clumsily, often due to being unaware of one's surroundings. It can also describe someone who is awkward and clumsy in their movements.
Clofazimine is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, particularly leprosy and its complications. It is often used in combination with other antibiotics to treat the disease. Clofazimine is a slow-acting response (SAR) tuberculostatic, meaning it takes several weeks to show its effect.
Clofibrate is a medication that was formerly used to treat high cholesterol levels by binding to bile acids in the gut and increasing their excretion, thereby reducing the amount of cholesterol produced in the liver. It belongs to a group of drugs called statins, which are used to lower cholesterol levels and prevent heart disease.
Cloisonnism is an art movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by the use of small compartments or "cloisons" (French for "cells") of different colors within a larger design. This technique was used in a variety of art forms, including jewelry, decorative arts, and painting. Cloisonnism is often associated with the work of artists such as Paul Gauguin and Paul Camille Guillaume, who used this technique to create bold, futuristic, and often symbolic compositions.