silt up (Meaning)
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silt up (v)
become chocked with silt
Synonyms & Antonyms of silt up
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silt up Sentence Examples
- The riverbanks silted up rapidly due to excessive erosion upstream.
- The once-navigable channel has completely silted up, hindering boat traffic.
- The reservoir silted up over several decades, reducing its water storage capacity.
- The sediment carried by the river gradually silted up the harbor.
- The wetlands silted up as a result of inadequate drainage.
- The abandoned mine silted up, creating a stagnant pool filled with sediment.
- The irrigation canals silted up, impeding water flow to crops.
- The pond silted up due to the accumulation of leaves and debris.
- The estuary silted up, forming a new landmass over time.
- The floodwaters swept through the town, leaving behind silt that threatened to clog drainage systems.
FAQs About the word silt up
become chocked with silt
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The riverbanks silted up rapidly due to excessive erosion upstream.
The once-navigable channel has completely silted up, hindering boat traffic.
The reservoir silted up over several decades, reducing its water storage capacity.
The sediment carried by the river gradually silted up the harbor.
