clogged
adj.blocked by something so that nothing can move through. You use this to describe pipes, roads, or even your nose when you have a cold.
adj.blocked or obstructed by an accumulation of material, preventing flow or movement. Often used predicatively after 'be', 'become', or 'get'.
“The kitchen sink is clogged with food waste.”
“The main highway became clogged with traffic after a truck broke down in the middle lane.”
“Old plumbing systems in this district are frequently clogged by mineral deposits that accumulate over decades, necessitating expensive professional intervention to restore proper water pressure.”
Often followed by the preposition 'with' to indicate the cause of the blockage.
Learners often use the base verb 'clog' instead of the participial adjective 'clogged' to describe the state of being blocked.
“Nobody wants to swim in a lake clogged with dead fish.”
“The roads and car parks of west and north Cornwall are clogged as people gather to watch the solar eclipse.”