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A clearing out or removal of silt and sand in the bed of a stream by a strong current. To remove such material in that manner.
A clearing out or removal of [[silt]] and [[sand]] in the [[bed]] of a [[stream]] by a strong current. To remove such material in that manner.


== Relevant Publications ==
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* Hydraulic Engineering Circular (publication by [[FHWA | Federal Highway Administration]] and [[NHI | National Highway Institute]])
[[Category:Glossary]]
[[Category:Hydraulics]]

Latest revision as of 03:31, 18 February 2009

A clearing out or removal of silt and sand in the bed of a stream by a strong current. To remove such material in that manner.

 

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