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clag

The correct spelling is clag.

How to pronounce clag

/klæɡ/
noun

IPA: /klæɡ/

Say it like: Cla-g

The correct spelling is clag. A glue or paste made from starch. For example: "He ran wide in the corner, hit the clag and spun off."

Usage Examples

He ran wide in the corner, hit the clag and spun off.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A glue or paste made from starch.
  2. 2.Low cloud, fog or smog.
  3. 3.Unburned carbon (smoke) from a steam or diesel locomotive, or multiple unit.
  4. 4.Bits of rubber which are shed from tires during a race and collect off the racing line, especially on the outside of corners (c.f marbles).

verb

  1. 1.To encumber
  2. 2.To stick, like boots in mud

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