Synonyms for

Dredging

Verb / ˈdredʒɪŋ / Another word for dredging — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the process of digging up mud, sand, or dirt from the bottom of a body of water

Synonyms & similar words

dredge drag excavation digging shoveling scooping removal clearing draining evacuation extraction harvesting quarrying mining collecting picking gathering retrieval lifting hoisting dragging hauling

Example sentences

  1. The workers were dredging the river to deepen it for boats to pass through.
  2. We need to do some dredging to clear out the silt in the pond.
  3. The government is planning to do some dredging to remove debris from the harbor.
  4. The dredging of the canal made it easier for barges to navigate.
  5. The dredging company used a special machine to scoop up the mud from the bottom of the river.

Quotes

  • The dredging of the river was necessary to allow larger boats to pass through. - Unknown
  • Dredging is the process of removing unwanted material from the bottom of a body of water. - Unknown
  • Dredging can be a challenging and dangerous job, but it's necessary to keep waterways clear. - Unknown

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