dredger

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English

The dredger Ostsee in 2008

Etymology

dredge +‎ -er

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -ɛdʒə(ɹ)

Noun

dredger (plural dredgers)

  1. (nautical) A vessel equipped for the removal of sand or sediment from the seabed.
  2. One who fishes with a dredge.
  3. A dredging machine.
  4. A container with a perforated lid, used to sprinkle sugar or flour.

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