Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dredger

noun

/ˈdrɛdʒər/

Definition

A dredger is a machine or vessel used for digging or removing sediment from the bottom of water bodies.

Examples

The dredger was deployed to clear the river’s channel after recent heavy rains.
Many coastal construction projects rely on dredgers to provide the necessary materials.
He operated a dredger that was crucial for maintaining the depths of the local harbor.

Meaning

The primary purpose of a dredger is to maintain or deepen navigable waterways, harbors, and reservoirs by excavating material such as mud, sand, and silt.