congest
(Ireland, Scotland, agriculture, history) A farmer whose lands do not support him adequately.
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(Ireland, Scotland, agriculture, history) A farmer whose lands do not support him adequately.
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(transitive) To hinder or block the passage of something moving, for example a fluid, mixture, traffic, people, etc. (due to an excess of this or due to a partial or complete obstruction), resulting in overfilling or overcrowding.
Pollution can congest the city’s streets with smog.
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(intransitive) To become blocked or obstructed.
Nasal passages can congest during a cold.
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