dredger

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Noun dredger has 1 sense

dredger - a barge or barge-like vessel used for dredging
--₁ is a kind of barge, flatboat, hoy, lighter
--₁ has part: dredge
Derived form: verb dredge₃

Definitions from the Web

Dredger

Definition:

A dredger is a machine or vessel used to remove mud, sediment, or debris from the bottom of bodies of water, such as rivers, lakes, or harbors. It can also refer to a person or vehicle involved in dredging.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A machine or vessel used for dredging

Sample Sentence:

The dredger cleared the harbor of accumulated silt, allowing larger ships to dock easily.

Sense 2:

A person or vehicle involved in dredging

Sample Sentence:

The dredger maneuvered the excavator arm to dig deep into the riverbed and remove tons of sludge.