clot

UK: klɒt | US: klɑːt

Definition

  1. n. a thick or semi-solid mass, typically formed from a liquid (e.g., blood)

  2. vi. to coagulate or form into a thick mass

Structure
clot <lump or mass>
Etymology

The word "clot" traces back to Old English clott, meaning "lump" or "mass," likely of Germanic origin. It shares roots with Middle Dutch klotte and German Klotz (block or lump). The term has retained its core meaning of a thickened mass, particularly in contexts like blood coagulation. Its simplicity reflects its ancient, concrete origins without later morphological additions.

Examples

  1. A blood clot can be dangerous if it travels to the lungs.

  2. The sauce began to clot as it cooled.

  3. Stir the mixture to prevent it from clotting.

  4. He suffered a stroke due to a clot in his brain.

  5. The milk had clotted into thick curds.