betrunk
betrunk · betrunks · betrunked · betrunking
To deprive of its lower course or trunk by submergence or erosion of the land by the seaTo deprive (a river) of its lower course or trunk by submergence or erosion of the land by the sea.
Meaning
1 sensesTo deprive (a river) of its lower course or trunk by submergence or erosion of the land by the sea.
Origin
From be- (“off, away”) + trunk.From be- (“off, away”) + trunk.
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Forms
betrunks, betrunking, betrunked, betrunkedLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle