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Definition of dredging - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
object retrievalTECH. the activity of bringing up objects from a river or seabedTECH.
- The team focused on dredging to recover the sunken treasure.
2.
sediment removalTECH. the process of removing sediment from the bottom of water bodiesTECH.
- Dredging is necessary to keep the harbor navigable.
3.
marineTECH. material removed from the bottom of waterTECH.
- The dredging was piled on the shore.
Adjective
1.
water managementTECH. involving the removal of unwanted material from waterTECH.
- Dredging operations are essential for maintaining navigable waterways.
2.
explorationRare involving uncovering or bringing hidden things to lightRare
- His dredging investigation revealed many secrets.
Origin of dredging
Middle Dutch, dregghe (drag)
Examples of dredging in a sentence
The port required regular dredging to maintain its depth. Dredging helps prevent flooding in the area. The city invested in dredging to improve water quality. The dredging blocked the river's natural flow. Environmentalists protested against the harmful dredging. Dredging equipment was brought in to clear the riverbed.
The dredging project will start next month. The dredging process uncovered ancient artifacts. Dredging efforts brought forgotten stories to light.
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- French:dragage, de dragage, ...
- German:Bergung von Objekten, ausbaggernder, ...
- Italian:dragaggio, di dragaggio, ...
- Spanish:dragado, de dragado, ...
- Portuguese:dragagem, revelador, ...
- Chinese:疏浚, 清淤, ...
- Japanese:引き揚げ作業, 除去作業, ...
- Arabic:تَجْرِيف, تَجْرِيفِي, ...
- Hebrew:חֲפִירָה יָמִית, לְסִלּוּק מִשְׁקָעִים, ...
- Russian:дноуглубительные работы, дноочистительный, ...
- Ukrainian:днопоглиблювальні роботи, очищення дна, ...
- Hindi:तलउत्खनन, मलबा हटाना, ...
Definition of dredge - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
cookingtr. US sprinkle food with spices or seasoningstr. US
- Dredge the chicken with paprika before frying.
2.
retrievaltr. TECH. raise objects from underwater using a scoop or suctiontr. TECH.
- The team dredged the lake for artifacts.
3.
waterway constructiontr./intr. TECH. use heavy equipment to deepen or widen a water channeltr./intr. TECH.
- They dredge the river to prevent flooding.
4.
discoverytr. unearth or bring to lighttr.
- She dredged up old memories during the reunion.
Noun
1.
waterwaysTECH. act of removing material by dredgingTECH.
- Dredge of the canal took all day.
2.
engineeringTECH. machine for removing material from waterbedsTECH.
- The dredge cleared the riverbed efficiently.
3.
fishingTECH. iron frame with a net for sea animalsTECH.
- Fishermen used a dredge to collect sea creatures.
4.
cookingDated US large shaker for sprinkling spicesDated US
- She used a dredge to season the dish.
Images of dredge
machine for removing material from waterbeds 
iron frame with a net for sea animals 
large shaker for sprinkling spices
Expressions with dredge
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bring up something forgotten or unpleasant from the past
He dredged up old grievances during the meeting..
Origin of dredge
Middle English, draggen (to drag)
Examples of dredge in a sentence
You should dredge the steak with salt and pepper. They dredged the river to clear debris. Workers dredged the harbor to deepen it. The harbor was dredged to allow larger ships to dock. They need to dredge the canal to improve water flow. The investigation dredged up some hidden facts.
He tried to dredge the truth from the reluctant witness. The harbor dredge will begin next month. Officials approved a dredge of the riverbed. A dredge was used to deepen the harbor. The old dredge was replaced with a more efficient model. The crew lowered the dredge into the ocean. A dredge is essential for harvesting oysters. The chef reached for the dredge to add some salt. A dredge was used to sprinkle sugar on the cookies.
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- French:saupoudrer, dragage, ...
- German:bestreuen, Ausbaggerung, ...
- Italian:cospargere, dragaggio, ...
- Spanish:espolvorear, dragado, ...
- Portuguese:polvilhar, dragagem, ...
- Chinese:洒, 挖泥机, ...
- Japanese:まぶす, 浚渫, ...
- Arabic:نَثَر, تَجريف, ...
- Hebrew:לְפַזֵּר, חֲפִירָה, ...
- Russian:посыпать, дноуглубление, ...
- Ukrainian:посипати, днопоглиблення, ...
- Hindi:मसाला लगाना, तलछट निकासी, ...
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