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- [waw-ter-lawg, -log, wot-er-]
- /ˈwɔ tərˌlɔg, -ˌlɒg, ˈwɒt ər-/
- /ˈwɔːtəlɒgɪŋ /
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [waw-ter-lawg, -log, wot-er-]
- /ˈwɔ tərˌlɔg, -ˌlɒg, ˈwɒt ər-/
Definitions of waterlogging word
- verb with object waterlogging to cause (a boat, ship, etc.) to become uncontrollable as a result of flooding. 1
- verb with object waterlogging to soak, fill, or saturate with water so as to make soggy or useless. 1
- verb without object waterlogging to become saturated with water. 1
- noun waterlogging Present participle of waterlog. 1
- noun waterlogging the saturation of ground with water 0
- noun waterlogging the filling of a boat with water 0
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Origin of waterlogging
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1770-80; apparently back formation from waterlogged
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Parts of speech for Waterlogging
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
waterlogging popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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- what is waterlogging?
- how can waterlogging be prevented?
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