dredge

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1 1.1.1 Pronunciation 1.1.2 Noun 1.1.2.1 Translations 1.1.3 Verb 1.1.3.1 Translations 1.1.4 Related terms 1.2 Etymology 2 1.2.1 Pronunciation 1.2.2 Verb 1.2.2.1 Translations

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• Rhymes: -ɛdʒ

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dredge (plural dredges)

1. Any instrument used to gather or take by dragging; as:
   1. A dragnet for taking up oysters, etc., from their beds.
   2. A dredging machine.
   3. An iron frame, with a fine net attached, used in collecting animals living at the bottom of the sea.
2. Very fine mineral matter held in suspension in water.

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to dredge (third-person singular simple present dredges, present participle dredging, simple past and past participle dredged)

1. to make a channel deeper or wider using a dredge
2. to bring something to the surface with a dredge
3. (Usually with up) to unearth, such as an unsavoury past

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• dredger
• dredging

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• Rhymes: -ɛdʒ

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to dredge (third-person singular simple present dredges, present participle dredging, simple past and past participle dredged)

1. to coat moistened food with a powder, such as flour or sugar

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