Dredge(verb)
Clear or deepen a river, harbour, or other area of water by removing mud, sand, or other material from the bottom.
Hindi meaning:तलछट निकालकर गहरा या साफ़ करना
Synonyms: Excavate, Scoop, Dig, Clear
Antonyms: Fill, Deposit, Bury, Clog
Example: Workers dredged the harbour to make it deep enough for large ships.
Trick to remember: Dredge sounds like drag — drag the mud out from the bottom.
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