Silted Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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silted

[ˈsɪltɪd ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

river sediment

To become filled or blocked with silt or sediment.

Synonyms

blocked with sediment, filled with silt.

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Word Description / Examples
silted

Use when describing a waterway or area that has slowly become clogged with fine particles over time.

  • The river became silted after years of sediment build-up.
  • The silted harbor made it difficult for boats to dock.
filled with silt

Useful when emphasizing that silt has completely filled or occupied a particular space, usually less permanent than 'silted'.

  • The pond was filled with silt, requiring a clean-up to restore it.
  • The reservoir had become filled with silt, reducing its capacity.
blocked with sediment

Appropriate for describing a situation where an obstruction has occurred due to the accumulation of particles, often in a more immediate or noticeable way.

  • The drainage pipe was blocked with sediment, causing water to overflow.
  • The canal was blocked with sediment after the recent flood.

Examples of usage

  • The river silted up, causing flooding in the nearby area.
  • If the dam is not cleared regularly, it will silt up and lose its functionality.

Translations

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Origin of 'silted'

The word 'silted' originates from the Middle English word 'sylten', which means to become choked or filled with silt. Silt is a fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment, especially in a channel or harbor. The process of siltation, where water bodies become filled with silt, can have environmental impacts on ecosystems and human activities.


See also: silt.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,047 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.