congest

A farmer whose lands do not support him adequately.

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To hinder or block the passage of something moving, for example a fluid, mixture, traffic, people, etc. (due to an excess of this or due to a partial or complete obstruction), resulting in overfilling or overcrowding.

congest traffic

congest roads

To become blocked or obstructed

Nasal passages can congest during a cold.