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dredging

/ˈdrɛdʒɪŋ/ /ˈdrɛdʒɪŋɡ/

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verb

Dragado

To make a channel deeper or wider using a dredge.

Examples :

"The port authority is dredging the harbor to allow larger ships to enter. "

La autoridad portuaria está dragando el puerto para permitir la entrada de barcos más grandes.

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verb

Dragado

To bring something to the surface with a dredge.

Examples :

"The workers are dredging the harbor to remove silt and debris. "

Los trabajadores están dragando el puerto para eliminar el cieno y los escombros.

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verb

Dragado, excavar

(Usually with up) to unearth.

Examples :

"The construction crew is dredging up mud from the riverbed to build the new bridge. "

El equipo de construcción está dragando lodo del lecho del río para construir el nuevo puente.

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verb

Espolvorear

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

Examples :

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

Espolvorea la carne con la mezcla de harina que preparaste antes.

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noun

Lo dragado

That which is dredged up.

Examples :

"The fisherman examined the dredging for any valuable shellfish or interesting artifacts. "

El pescador examinó lo dragado en busca de mariscos valiosos o artefactos interesantes.

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noun

Dragado

The act of using a dredger or excavator to dredge a harbour, river, channel or watercourse.

Examples :

"The dredging of the harbour improved boat access for the fishing boats. "

El dragado del puerto mejoró el acceso de los barcos pesqueros.

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