Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dewatering

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.19 in modern English

Syllables: de-wa-ter-ing
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

present participle and gerund of dewater

noun

Any of various techniques for the removal of water, either from a solid or from a structure.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

An instance of the removal of water, typically from a structure.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"As this went on, some of the pumps were activated, and the dewatering of the ship began. Apart from anything else, it was thought this might raise Nevada somewhat, reducing the workload for the clearance crews who were trying to get enough room for the big patch to fit underneath the ship."

Usage

Inflected Forms

dewaterings (plural)

Questions

What does dewatering mean?: present participle and gerund of dewater

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