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lodgment

lodgment

9.3
Being stuck in a certain place, often temporarily
  • noun
  • /ˈlɒdʒmənt/
  • US
translation icon : alojamiento
  • The heavy rain led to the lodgment of debris in the drainage system.

Examples

  • The sudden lodgment of the ball between the branches surprised everyone.

  • Doctors were concerned about the lodgment of the clot in the patient's artery.

  • The lodgment of the documents was a crucial step in the process.

  • Her lodgment in the old building lasted for several months.

  • After several hours of hiking, they found a safe lodgment under a rocky overhang to rest and take shelter from the rain.

  • The archaeologists discovered a lodgment of ancient artifacts in the cave that provided insight into the region's history.

  • The soldiers established a secure lodgment on the hillside to prepare for the next phase of their operation.

Synonyms

fixation
vslodgment
2 6.0

Fastening something so it stays in one position

is the state of something held in place often only for a short time

Antonyms

removal
106 2.0

Taking something or someone away from a place

Surface Forms

lodgment singular
lodgments plural
lodgements plural
lodgement singular

Morphology

lodgment = lodge (transparent) = lodge + ment

A standard nominalization from the verb 'lodge' with '-ment' yielding the state or result; meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Lodgment comes from the word lodge ('shelter' or 'place to put something') plus the ending -ment that makes it a noun. So, a lodgment can mean the state of being 'lodged' or fixed in one spot, like a small object stuck between branches.