DREDGING
(noun, verb)
There are 4 meanings of the word
Dredging.
Definitions
Dredging - as a noun
A power shovel to remove material from a channel or riverbed
Dredging - as a verb
Cover before cooking
Example: "Dredge the chicken in flour before frying it"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Search (as the bottom of a body of water) for something valuable or lost
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Remove with a power shovel, usually from a bottom of a body of water
Example Sentences
"The river needed dredging to remove the accumulated silt."
"The dredging of the harbor was necessary to accommodate larger ships."
"The company specializes in underwater dredging for construction projects."
"Environmentalists raised concerns about the impact of dredging on marine life."
"The government allocated funds for dredging the canal and improving navigation."
Word Game Points
Is DREDGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dredging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DREDGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is DREDGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dredging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDREDGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is DREDGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dredging is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDREDGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.