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dredging

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2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “dredging” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
2syllables

dredging

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dredging is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, dredging is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdredging

1verb
  • To make a channel deeper or wider using a dredge.
  • To bring something to the surface with a dredge.
  • (Usually with up) to unearth.

    Example: "to dredge up someone's unsavoury past"

1verb
  • To sprinkle (food) with spices or seasonings, using a dredge.

    Example: "Dredge the meat with the flour mixture you prepared earlier."

1noun
  • That which is dredged up.
  • The act of using a dredger or excavator to dredge a harbour, river, channel or watercourse.

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