Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

waterlog

verb
/ˈwɔːtərlɒɡ/
Definition
To saturate or soak with water.
Examples
  • The heavy rains caused the fields to waterlog, making it impossible to plant crops.
  • After the boat capsized, it quickly became waterlogged and sank.
Meaning
When something is waterlogged, it has absorbed so much water that it becomes heavy and often unusable, especially in the context of soil or objects.
Synonyms
  • saturate
  • soak
  • drench