dredging bucket
- noun
- /ˈdrɛdʒɪŋ ˈbʌkɪt/
- Specialized
- The crew lowered the dredging bucket into the river to remove the built-up silt.
Examples
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A large dredging bucket can clear debris from the harbor floor efficiently.
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Over time, the dredging bucket became worn and had to be replaced.
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The dredging bucket was lowered into the river.
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Many dredging buckets are used in construction projects.
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The crew lowered the dredging bucket into the river to remove sand and mud from the riverbed.
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A large dredging bucket is essential for lifting heavy materials from underwater during the dredging process.
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Workers operated the dredging bucket to clear the underwater obstacles that were hindering navigation.
Synonyms
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5.2
A large deep bucket on a machine used to lift and move dirt
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7.5
A machine bucket with two hinged halves that open to lift mud and sand
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Morphology
The meaning 'a bucket used for lifting and removing material during dredging' is directly and compositionally derived from 'dredging' (excavating material from waterways) + 'bucket' (an open container). This is a straightforward noun–noun compound following common compositional patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Dredging bucket is a literal name: a large bucket used for dredging. Picture a heavy bucket being lowered to the river or harbour floor to scoop up mud and carry it away — that image explains why it means 'a bucket for removing material from the bottom of a channel or riverbed'.