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Dredger

usgb/ˈdredʒər/Volume
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Waterway Maintenance

Dredgers are crucial for maintaining navigable waterways by removing obstructions that can hinder transportation.

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The shipping route was kept clear thanks to a fleet of dredgers.
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Construction Aid

Dredgers are used in constructing maritime structures like docks, piers, and bridges by excavating underwater.

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A dredger was employed to prepare the site for the new bridge's foundations.
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Environmental Impact

The use of a dredger can have environmental consequences, such as disturbing aquatic habitats, which is sometimes contested.

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Activists raised concerns about the dredger's impact on the local marine life.
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