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DREDGING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Dredging.

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)
coatsurface
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Search (as the bottom of a body of water) for something valuable or lost

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drag

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."
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Word Game Points

Is DREDGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dredging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
DREDGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is DREDGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dredging is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DREDGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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