📖 Definitions of "Dredges"
noun
- 1
Any instrument used to gather or take by dragging; as:
- 2
Very fine mineral matter held in suspension in water.
verb
- 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.
"to dredge up someone's unsavoury past"
noun
- 1
A large shaker for sprinkling spices or seasonings during food preparation.
verb
- 1
To sprinkle (food) with spices or seasonings, using a dredge.
"Dredge the meat with the flour mixture you prepared earlier."
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