floating debris

collocation in English

meaningsoffloatinganddebris

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floating
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˈfləʊ.tɪŋ/us
/ˈfloʊ.t̬ɪŋ/
not fixed in one position, place, ...
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debris
noun[U]
uk
/ˈdeb.riː/us
/dəˈbriː/
broken or torn pieces of ...
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(Definition offloatinganddebrisfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoffloating debris

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The flying boat rode at anchor for some time, but was eventually damaged byfloatingdebrisand over-turned.
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They were mounted on what were known as duck punts, which were camouflaged to look like a piece offloatingdebris.
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There is much lessfloatingdebrisnow.
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By contrast, green iguanas have usedfloatingdebristo colonise new islands, showing that resilience and adaptability are the key to survival.
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It collects leaves, pollen, twigs, uneaten food and all other kinds offloatingdebris.
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It has sand banks, confusing channels, and barriers of overturned andfloatingdebris.
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The bridge is a low level bridge designed for inundation, which was thought to be less likely to be damaged byfloatingdebrisduring floods.
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Those who reached attics, or managed to stay afloat on pieces offloatingdebris, waited hours for help to arrive.
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Because it is partially separated from the main river body, boats are protected from strong current andfloatingdebris.
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Flooding near the coast destroys smaller structures, while larger structures are struck byfloatingdebris.
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The bridge is a low level bridge designed for inundation, as it is less likely to be damaged byfloatingdebrisduring floods.
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It is part of some flood defence improvements, and includes a trap forfloatingdebrisbeneath it.
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Fishing charters most often look forfloatingdebrisand frigatebirds near the edge of the reef in about 120 ft of water.
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As material is captured in the currents, wind-driven surface currents gradually movefloatingdebristoward the center, trapping it in the region.
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Also, the treatment plant repeatedly denied thefloatingdebrisin the nearby ocean came from them as more and more surfers complained.
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The barrier is equipped with a construction to fend offfloatingdebris, which could damage the gates.
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About 40 survivors were found clinging to the upturned boat, while others were found onfloatingdebris up to four miles (6 km) from the disaster's location.
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Getting freight across a river that flooded every spring and filled withfloatingdebrisand/or ice floes became very problematic for several months of the year.
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A boom is a barrier composed of a chain of floating logs enclosing other free-floating logs, typically used to catchfloatingdebrisor to obstruct passage.
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