Waterlog
verb
To become saturated with water, causing damage or making something unusable.
The heavy rain caused the field to waterlog, making it impossible to plant any crops this season.
Usage tips
Neutral
waterlogged soil,waterlogged ground,waterlogged feet
verb
To fill something with water so that it cannot function properly.
The boat was waterlogged and started to sink after the storm passed.
Usage tips
Neutral
waterlogged vessel,waterlogged equipment,waterlogged logs
verb
To become saturated with water, causing damage or making something unusable.
The heavy rain caused the field to waterlog, making it impossible to plant any crops this season.
Usage tips
Neutral
waterlogged soil,waterlogged ground,waterlogged feet
verb
To fill something with water so that it cannot function properly.
The boat was waterlogged and started to sink after the storm passed.
Usage tips
Neutral
waterlogged vessel,waterlogged equipment,waterlogged logs
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotion
The term can evoke feelings of frustration when referring to agricultural lands damaged by excess water.
Many farmers dread waterlogged fields during the rainy season.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Often used in weather reports or discussions about flooding.
The news reported significant waterlogging in the area after the storm.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative
The word carries a negative connotation in agricultural contexts due to its association with damage.
Waterlogged crops often lead to economic loss.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotion
The term can evoke feelings of frustration when referring to agricultural lands damaged by excess water.
Many farmers dread waterlogged fields during the rainy season.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Often used in weather reports or discussions about flooding.
The news reported significant waterlogging in the area after the storm.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative
The word carries a negative connotation in agricultural contexts due to its association with damage.
Waterlogged crops often lead to economic loss.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotion
The term can evoke feelings of frustration when referring to agricultural lands damaged by excess water.
Many farmers dread waterlogged fields during the rainy season.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Often used in weather reports or discussions about flooding.
The news reported significant waterlogging in the area after the storm.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative
The word carries a negative connotation in agricultural contexts due to its association with damage.
Waterlogged crops often lead to economic loss.
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