n. [ Cf. F. engorgement. ] 1. The act of swallowing greedily; a devouring with voracity; a glutting. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Med.) An overfullness or obstruction of the vessels in some part of the system; congestion. Hoblyn. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Metal.) The clogging of a blast furnace. [ 1913 Webster ]