What is the meaning of Dredge?

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.

A dragnet for taking up oysters, etc., from their beds.

A dredging machine.

An iron frame, with a fine net attached, used in collecting animals living at the bottom of the sea.

The act of dredging.

Very fine mineral matter held in suspension in water.

To make a channel deeper or wider using a dredge.

To bring something to the surface with a dredge.

To unearth.

A large shaker for sprinkling spices or seasonings during food preparation.

A mixture of oats and barley.

To sprinkle (food) with spices or seasonings, using a dredge.

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