clag
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Meaning · English
Bits of rubber which are shed from tires during a race and collect off the racing line, especially on the outside of corners (cf. marbles).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He ran wide in the corner, hit the clag and spun off.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “clag” mean?
Bits of rubber which are shed from tires during a race and collect off the racing line, especially on the outside of corners (cf. marbles).
Is “clag” formal or informal?
clag is generally slang.