Dredge (Noun)
Meaning
A power shovel to remove material from a channel or riverbed.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The dredge sat idle on the riverbank, its mechanical arm still from a lack of use.
- The harbor master oversaw the operation of the dredge as it removed silt and debris from the channel.
- The city invested in a new dredge to keep the riverbed clear and prevent flooding.
- As the dredge churned up the riverbed, fish swam frantically to avoid the disturbed water.
- Maintenance workers inspected the dredge's hydraulic system to ensure it was functioning properly.