silting

Meaning

of Silt

Synonyms

Phrases with the word

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Examples

Breakwaters on either side of the Seaway prevent longshore drift and the bar from silting up. Source: Internet

Seleucia Pieria, which was already fighting a losing battle against continual silting, never recovered. Source: Internet

Furthermore, in the 15th century, access to the sea became more and more difficult, as the port was silting up and was cut off from the sea. Source: Internet

Originally an island, Peniche became one with the mainland due to the silting up of the shallow channel that divided it from the rest of the country. Source: Internet

Thereafter, canals were dug, bends were straightened and groynes were built to prevent the river's channels from migrating or silting up. Source: Internet

Trade was boosted for a while but by the 20th century silting had resulted in the river only being navigable as far as Rome itself. Source: Internet