waterlogged
Prononciation : [ˈwɔːtərˌlɔɡd]
Mot
Contexte : « nature »
(adjective) when soil or land has absorbed too much water and can't hold any more. This can happen after heavy rain or flooding, making it hard for plants to grow there.
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The garden became waterlogged after the heavy rain, so we couldn't plant anything for a while.
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The soil was dry and not waterlogged, allowing the flowers to thrive nicely.
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Have you ever seen a field that was waterlogged after a storm?
Contexte : « transportation »
(adjective) when a boat or a vehicle takes in too much water, making it heavy and hard to float or move properly. It often happens if there are leaks or if waves are very strong.
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The ship was saved in time before it became too waterlogged to stay afloat.
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That boat never became waterlogged because it was well maintained and kept dry.
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What happens when a boat gets waterlogged during a storm?
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