depthenv.
rare.
transitive. = deepen v.
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the world > space > extension in space > measurable spatial extent > vertical extent > extension downwards or depth > make deep(er) [verb (transitive)]
deepc930
depthen1587
deepena1605
1587 A. Fleming et al. Holinshed's Chron. (new ed.) III. Contin. 1547/1 One pent of water had so scowred and depthened the same [hauen's mouth].
1723 London Gaz. No. 6148/1 An Act for depthning..and improving the Haven and Piers of Great Yarmouth.
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ˈdepthening n. and adj.
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depthening-tool n. (see depthing n.).
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