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Wordabulary

silt

Pronunciation
Noun A2 Elementary

Quick answer

Fine particles of soil or sand carried and deposited by moving water.

"Years of silt had built up along the riverbank."

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Which word fits the gap? "Years of _____ had built up along the riverbank."

Answer: silt

In your own words, what does "silt" mean?

Fine particles of soil or sand carried and deposited by moving water.

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