Waterlogged
(adjective)
- So saturated with water as to be heavy and unmanageable.
- So full of water as to be in danger of sinking.
Origin:
From water + -logged.
Examples:
- The boat was waterlogged and in danger of sinking.
- The field was waterlogged from the heavy rain, making it impossible for the farmers to work.
- The basement was waterlogged from the burst pipe.
- The soil was waterlogged, which made it difficult for the plants to grow.
- The boots were waterlogged, which made them uncomfortable to wear.