waterlogged.

so full of water that normal use, movement, or drainage is impaired

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Words that belong together

• waterlogged soil
• waterlogged timber
• waterlogged field

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Waterlogged soil held the rain for days.

The waterlogged timber was too heavy to lift.

A waterlogged field forced them back onto the road.

Usage notes

Primary curation section: Environment. Especially natural for soil, timber, boats, or equipment. More functional than merely damp; established adjective. Comparative: more waterlogged; superlative: most waterlogged. Related noun: waterlogging.