Dewatering

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of various techniques for the removal of water, either from a solid or from a structure. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    An instance of the removal of water, typically from a structure. countable, uncountable

    "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."

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of dewater form-of, gerund, participle, present

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dehydratedryunwaterunwater § synonyms

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"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."

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