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Dredger: meaning, definitions and examples

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dredger

 

[ หˆdrษ›dส’ษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

construction equipment

A dredger is a machine or vessel used for the excavation and removal of material from the bottom of bodies of water. This process is essential for maintaining navigable waterways, creating ports, and enhancing sediment control. Dredgers can vary in size and design, and they often incorporate pumps or mechanical arms to facilitate the removal of sediment and debris. The operation of dredging is crucial for supporting maritime activities and infrastructure.

Synonyms

dredging machine, dredging vessel, excavator

Examples of usage

  • The dredger is clearing the river to improve navigation.
  • They used a dredger to deepen the harbor.
  • The construction project required a large dredger to remove sediment.

Translations

Translations of the word "dredger" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dragador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฆเคพเคˆ เค•เคฐเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bagger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ alat pengeruk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ะตะดะณะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dredger

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆตšๆธซ่ˆน

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dragueur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dredador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dredger

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ค€์„ค๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑุงูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bagrovacรญ loฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bagrovacia loฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ–ๆณฅ่ˆน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dredger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dredger

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดั€ะตะดะถะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ แƒ”แƒฏแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dredger

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dragador

Word origin

The term 'dredger' dates back to the late 19th century, originating from the verb 'to dredge,' which means to bring up or clear away material from the bottom of a waterway. The word 'dredge' itself likely comes from the Middle English word 'dreggen', referring to the act of pulling something from water. Over time, the technology and methods associated with dredging have evolved significantly. Historically, dredgers were powered by manpower, often involving large nets or hand-operated tools. The industrial revolution brought about powered machinery, leading to the development of specialized vessels capable of extensive underwater excavation. Today, dredgers play a critical role in civil engineering, environmental management, and marine construction, reflecting advancements in technology and increasing demands for navigable waters.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,346 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.