ungorge

/ˈʌŋɡɔːrdʒ/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove a plug or stopper from something, especially a pipe or drain

“The workers had to ungorge the pipe after the blockage.”

2. verb

to remove or clear a blockage from something

“The doctor had to ungorge the patient’s airway.”

3. noun

the act of removing or clearing a blockage

“The ungorge of the pipe took several hours.”

Synonyms

  • clear
  • unblock

Antonyms

  • block
  • obstruct