Silt: meaning, definitions and examples

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silt

[ sɪlt ]

Noun / Verb

^{Context #1 | Noun}

soil deposit

Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment, especially in a channel or harbor.

Synonyms

debris, mud, sediment.

Examples of usage

Silt can accumulate at the bottom of rivers and lakes.
The harbor needed to be dredged to remove the silt buildup.

^{Context #2 | Verb}

to cover with silt

To become filled or choked up with silt.

Synonyms

block, clog, obstruct.

Examples of usage

The river silted up after the heavy rain.

Translations

Translations of the word "silt" in other languages:

🇵🇹 silte

🇮🇳 रेत

🇩🇪 Schluff

🇮🇩 lanau

🇺🇦 мул

🇵🇱 muł

🇯🇵 シルト (shiruto)

🇫🇷 limon

🇪🇸 limo

🇹🇷 mil

🇰🇷 실트 (silteu)

🇸🇦 طمي

🇨🇿 písek

🇸🇰 piesok

🇨🇳 粉砂 (fěnshā)

🇸🇮 melj

🇮🇸 leir

🇰🇿 саз

🇬🇪 ტალახი (talakhi)

🇦🇿 palçıq

🇲🇽 limo

Etymology

The word 'silt' originates from the Old English word 'sylt', meaning mud or slime. Silt is a natural sediment that is often carried by rivers and deposited in various locations. It plays a significant role in land formation and can be both beneficial and problematic depending on the context.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,152 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.

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