clot

noun
UK: /klɒt/
US: /klɑːt/

  1. A thick, sticky mass formed when blood or other liquid thickens and solidifies.

    1. A clot formed in the test tube. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor is concerned about the potential for a blood clot to form after surgery. [ ] [ ]

  2. A group of things that are close together, especially in a way that is not attractive or well-organized.

    1. A clot of people gathered near the entrance. [ ] [ ]
    2. The tourists stood in a clot, blocking the sidewalk and causing inconvenience for others. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

lump mass thrombus coagulate curdle congeal obstruct block
clot verb

  1. To form a thick, sticky mass; to coagulate.

    1. Blood will clot if exposed to air. [ ] [ ]
    2. The wound was bleeding heavily, but the blood eventually began to clot and stop flowing. [ ] [ ]

  2. To block or obstruct something.

    1. The dirt began to clot the drain. [ ] [ ]
    2. Debris can clot the water flow, potentially causing pipes to burst in cold conditions. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "clot" in English means: A thick, sticky mass formed when blood or other liquid thickens and solidifies., A group of things that are close together, especially in a way that is not attractive or well-organized..

The phonetic transcription of "clot" is /klɒt/ in British English and /klɑːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "clot": lump, mass, thrombus, coagulate, curdle, congeal, obstruct, block.

Example usage of "clot": "A clot formed in the test tube.". More examples on the page.