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