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Dredges

Any instrument used to gather or take by dragging; as:

📖 Definitions of "Dredges"

noun
  1. 1

    Any instrument used to gather or take by dragging; as:

  2. 2

    Very fine mineral matter held in suspension in water.

verb
  1. 1

    To make a channel deeper or wider using a dredge.

  2. 2

    To bring something to the surface with a dredge.

  3. 3

    (Usually with up) to unearth.

    "to dredge up someone's unsavoury past"

noun
  1. 1

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

verb
  1. 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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