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dredging

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Noun — The act of clearing out or deepening a waterway, harbour, or channel using a dredger.

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What does “dredging” mean?

The word “dredging” means the act of clearing out or deepening a waterway, harbour, or channel using a dredger. In plain terms, scooping mud, sand, or debris off the bottom of a river, lake, or harbour to make it deeper or clearer.

How do you use “dredging” in a sentence?

Here is “dredging” used in a sentence: “Dredging of the harbour began after the sandbar blocked larger ships.”

What part of speech is “dredging”?

“Dredging” is a noun.

Is “dredging” a common word?

“Dredging” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “dredging” have?

“Dredging” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of clearing out or deepening a waterway, harbour, or channel using a dredger.

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