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