clot
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /klɑːt/ · UK /klɒt/
clot means: A lump that forms when blood changes from liquid to a thicker, solid substance.
noun
SOLID BLOODB2
A lump that forms when blood changes from liquid to a thicker, solid substance.
- A clot blocked the vein.
- The doctor found a blood clot in his leg.
- These medicines help prevent clots from forming.
verb
BLOOD THICKENSB2
When blood does this, it becomes thick and forms a solid lump.
- Blood begins to clot.
- His blood clotted quickly after the cut.
- Does this medicine stop blood from clotting?
Questions about clot
What does clot mean?
A lump that forms when blood changes from liquid to a thicker, solid substance.
What is clot in other languages?
Türkçe: pıhtı · Español: coágulo · Français: caillot · Deutsch: Blutgerinnsel · Italiano: coagulo · 日本語: 血の塊
How do you pronounce clot?
In American English /klɑːt/; in British English /klɒt/.
How do you use clot in a sentence?
A clot blocked the vein. The doctor found a blood clot in his leg.
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