1. the process of removing water from soil, sediment, or other material
Usage: commonly used in construction, mining, and environmental engineering

1. to remove water from soil, sediment, or other material
Usage: present participle of 'dewater'

Examples

• The construction crew used pumps for dewatering the excavation site.
• Dewatering is essential before building foundations in wet soil.
• The mining operation requires continuous dewatering to access ore deposits.
• They are dewatering the pond to repair the dam.
• Dewatering equipment helped prevent flooding during the heavy rains.
• The contractor installed a dewatering system to manage groundwater.
• Proper dewatering techniques reduce soil settlement and structural damage.