Learner's definition of SILT
[noncount]
: sand, soil, mud, etc., that is carried by flowing water and that sinks to the bottom of a river, pond, etc.淤沙;淤泥
— silty
/ˈsɪlti/ adjective siltier; siltiest 2 silt /ˈsɪlt/ verb
silts; silted; silting
silts; silted; silting
Learner's definition of SILT
1
[no object] : to become blocked, filled, or covered with silt淤塞 —
often + up 2
[+ object] : to block, fill, or cover (something) with silt使淤塞 —
often + up