deposit; accumulate; silt up
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to deposit; to accumulate; to silt up (of sediment, mud, or sand in water)
Commonly used in hydrological, geological, and environmental contexts to describe the accumulation of sediment in rivers, reservoirs, harbors, or canals.
The lower reaches of this river are seriously silted up and need to be dredged.
If a reservoir is not cleaned for a long time, a large amount of silt will accumulate at the bottom.
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The siltation of the harbor has affected the passage of large vessels.
verb
to build up; to accumulate (of emotions, worries, or grievances)
literaryA metaphorical extension describing how negative emotions or psychological burdens accumulate in one's mind over time, often implying a heavy or suppressed state.
Years of sorrow had accumulated in his heart, making it difficult for him to let go.
When grievances and resentment have built up for too long, they will eventually erupt.