Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dredge
verb
/drɛdʒ/
Definition
To remove mud, sand, or other materials from the bottom of a body of water.
Examples
- The workers will dredge the river to improve navigation.
- They hired a company to dredge the harbor after the storm.
- In some areas, they dredge the lake to create more recreational space.
Meaning
Dredging is the process of deepening or widening water bodies, or clearing them of debris.
Synonyms
- Excavate
- Deepen
- Clear
- Remove
