Meaning Of The Word Silt

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What's The Definition Of Silt?

silt
uncountable noun: Silt is fine sand, soil, or mud which is carried along by a river.

silt in American English
sediment suspended in stagnant water or carried by moving water, that often accumulates on the bottom of rivers, bays, etc., esp. such sediment with particles smaller than sand and larger than clay
to fill, cover, or choke up with silt
intransitive verb: to become filled or choked up with silt
noun: earthy matter, fine sand, or the like carried by moving or running water and deposited as a sediment
transitive verb: to fill or choke up with silt

silt in British English
noun: a fine deposit of mud, clay, etc, esp one in a river or lake
verb: to fill or become filled with silt; choke

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