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clogger

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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1

noun

Meaning 1

One who, or that which, clogs.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: obstructer

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A physically aggressive player.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: slang

Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

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Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

A maker of the shoes called clogs.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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4

noun

Meaning 4

A clog dance performer.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

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History

Etymology

From clog (verb) + -er.

Etymology tree English clog Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English clogger From clog (noun) + -er.

Across languages

Translations

12 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: escloper — maker of clogs
  • Danish: træskomager — maker of clogs
  • Dutch: klompenmaker — maker of clogs
  • French: sabotier — maker of clogs
  • German: Holzschuhmacher — maker of clogs
  • Italian: zoccolaio — maker of clogs
  • Norwegian: treskomaker — maker of clogs
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: treskomakar — maker of clogs
  • Slovene: coklar — maker of clogs
  • Spanish: zuequero — maker of clogs
  • Swedish: träskomakare — maker of clogs
  • Turkish: takunyacı — maker of clogs