Definitions

1. noun

A mass of blood that has stopped flowing, often as a result of coagulation.

“The doctor applied pressure to the wound to prevent the clot from forming.”

2. noun

A mass of any substance, such as earth or snow, that has been stopped or held together by some force or agent.

“A clot of earth blocked the pipe.”

3. verb

To form or become a clot, often as a result of coagulation.

“The blood began to clot after the injury.”

4. verb

To fill or obstruct something with a mass of a substance.

“The pipe clotted with earth.”

5. verb

To thicken or become viscous.

“The paint began to clot in the can.”