Scheldt

American

[skelt] / skɛlt /

noun

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

Scheldt British

/ ʃɛlt, skɛlt /

noun

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

From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026

"We regret the impact of this incident on our port and the vulnerable nature areas along the Scheldt," the statement said.

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

The final blow came when the Dutch closed the Scheldt to navigation.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 30, 2017

But they would clamor much louder, if the liberty of the Scheldt should restore to the Low Countries the hope of recovering their ancient commerce.

From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) by Various

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