dredge
/dɹɛdʒ/ · noun
Meaning
- Any instrument used to gather or take by dragging; as:
- 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.
- (Usually with up) to unearth.
- A large shaker for sprinkling spices or seasonings during food preparation.
- To sprinkle (food) with spices or seasonings, using a dredge.
- A mixture of oats and barley.
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