silt

A sedimentary material consisting of very fine particles intermediate in size between sand and clay.

To become filled with silt.

To fill, cover, or obstruct with silt.

A deposit of mud or fine soil from running or standing water; fine earthy sediment: as, a harbor choked up with silt.

To choke, fill, or obstruct with silt or mud: commonly with up.

To percolate through crevices; ooze, as water carrying fine sediment.

To become obstructed or choked with silt or sediment: with up.

Mud or fine earth deposited from running or standing water.

To choke, fill, or obstruct with silt or mud.

To flow through crevices; to percolate.