unclogs

Opens stopped drain

Unclogs means to clear a blockage from something that was stopped up.

You unclog a drain, a pipe, a toilet, or an artery.

The word extends to anything that restores flow: This medication unclogs congested sinuses.

Figuratively, it can mean removing obstacles: The new policy unclogs the bureaucratic process.

plumbing

drain

Channel for wastewater

  • pipesCylindrical fluid carriers
  • plungerSuction device for clogs
  • snakeLimbless scaled reptile

sewer · sink · toilet · faucet · valve · trap · blockage · overflow · sewage · drainpipe

metaphorical

frees

Removes from captivity

releases · opens · removes · dislodges · restores · flow · circulation · movement · energy · creativity

maintenance

lubricant

Friction-reducing substance

  • solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
  • cleanerAgent that removes dirt
  • enzymeProtein that hastens reactions

chemical · treatment · preventive · routine · flush · service · descaler · foaming · gel · liquid

respiratory

decongestant

Drug reducing nasal swelling

nostrils · mucus · phlegm · inhaler · saline · neti pot · congestion · stuffiness · breathing · passages

Opposites
flow obstruction

unclogsclogs

Wooden-soled shoes

blocks · obstructs · clogs up · plugs · stops up

Family

unclog, unclogging, unclogged

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G