Scheldt

American  

[skelt] / skɛlt /

noun

1. a river in W Europe, flowing from N France through W Belgium and SW Netherlands into the North Sea. 270 miles (435 km) long.

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Scheldt British  

/ ʃɛlt, skɛlt /

noun

1. French name: Escaut.  Flemish and Dutch name: Schelde.  a river in W Europe, rising in NE France and flowing north and northeast through W Belgium to Antwerp, then northwest to the North Sea in the SW Netherlands. Length: 435 km (270 miles)

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Scheldt

The tidal Scheldt river estuary is the main maritime access route to Antwerp port, along with several narrower canals primarily used for inland navigation.

From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026

However, it said the pollution had spread towards the Scheldt river overnight.

From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026

The staged Battle of Scheldt is equally harrowing, recalling “Letters From Iwo Jima,” using smoky wide shots and silhouettes of soldiers for a thrilling confrontation.

From New York Times ● Nov. 5, 2021

Completed in 1933, this is how pedestrians and bicycles navigate the Scheldt: out of the way of the all-important shipping.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 30, 2017

It was not till Dumouriez had overrun all the Austrian Netherlands The French invade the Netherlands. in 1792, and had thrown open the passage of the Scheldt, that they were drawn into the war.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" by Various