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Vocabulary Entry
dredge
|verb • noun • verb
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V
verb
To remove mud, sand, or silt from the bottom of a body of water.
Example Sentences
"The city plans to dredge the river to improve navigation."
"They hired a contractor to dredge the pond behind their house."
"Dredging the harbor will allow larger ships to enter."
N
noun
The act of removing sediment from a body of water or a similar hydraulic process.
Example Sentences
"The dredge was necessary to ensure that the ship could dock safely."
"Dredge operations are vital for keeping waterways clear."
"They measured the amount of material removed during the dredge."
V
verb
To bring to light or uncover something, often hidden or forgotten.
Example Sentences
"The journalist attempted to dredge up old scandals."
"She decided to dredge through her childhood memories for inspiration."
"They hope to dredge up evidence to support their claims."