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to unclog

to unclog

7 3.2
To remove something blocking a pipe or drain so water can flow
  • verb
  • /ʌnˈklɔɡ/
translation icon : destapar
  • But once the water is flowing again, the feeling of having fixed it yourself and knowing you can unclog it again next time it happens will be so much better than forking over hard-earned cash to a plumber.
  • unclog the drain
  • unclog the toilet
  • unclog a sink

So there's after you get fixed and the OR or the the clog is unclogged and everything's reinforced.

Examples

  • Uh, the toilets are clogged, and since your name is Plummer and all, we figured you'd be the one to unclog them.

    The Longshots (2008)

  • Can you unclog the toilet, or will I have to call somebody else in afterwards?

    Wicked Stepmother (1989)

  • Could you unclog a toilet?

    Murphy's Romance (1985)

  • I'll unclog the pipe and bring back your water.

    Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)

  • We inspected the hose, reaching down to unclog the mess.

    Blog text (2)

  • Calling a pro to unclog a sink drain can be exorbitantly expensive, yet anyone can do it themselves.

    Blog text (29)

  • Once the leaves are out, use the hose to flush the gutters with water and unclog your downspouts.

    Blog text (19)

  • Manual removal is the most effective way to remove blackheads and unclog pores.

    Blog text (33)

  • It's supposed to help unclog your pores, help with wrinkles, redness, blackheads, all the good stuff.

  • Can you help me unclog the sink before dinner?

Synonyms

to unblock
vsto unclog
3 3.1

Remove something that stops a pipe, machine, or blood vessel from working

is the same action but stresses making flow clear and free
to unstuff
vsto unclog
1 7.4

To clear a blocked nose or ear so air can move

is about clearing to allow smooth flow rather than just removing stuff
to unjam
vsto unclog
1 4.2

To free something that is stuck so it can move or work again

targets clearing for continuous free flow rather than freeing a jam
to unstop
vsto unclog
4.1

To remove a blockage so water can flow again

focuses more on clearing for free flow rather than just movement
to deblock
vsto unclog
6.8

To remove a blockage from a pipe or drain

is the general act of removing obstructions to restore free flow
to unchoke
vsto unclog
6.7

To remove a block so water or air can flow again

emphasizes restoring clear flow rather than only easing restriction
to decongest
vsto unclog
5.2

To make a place less crowded by removing things that block it

is narrower, focusing on removing specific obstructions to restore flow

Antonyms

to clog
21 3.2

To block a pipe or passage so flow stops

How Clear

to clear
∞ 1.5
to unclog
7 3.2
to restrict
361 3.1
clog
8 3.5
to block
∞ 3.0

Surface Forms

unclog infinitive
unclogged past
unclogged past participle
unclogging present participle
unclogs third person singular

Morphology

unclog = clog (transparent) = un + clog

The meaning of 'unclog' is clearly derived from the base word 'clog' with the prefix 'un-' indicating removal of blockage.

Etymology

The word unclog is made of un- meaning 'not' or 'remove' and clog, which means 'a block' or something that stops flow, like a heavy shoe that can stop your step. So to unclog something is to take away that block so water or air can move freely.