nounπShareAny instrument used to gather or take by dragging; as:"The fisherman used a large dredge to collect clams from the shallow waters. "utensilnauticalmachineoceanvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareVery fine mineral matter held in suspension in water."The muddy water contained a thick dredge of silt, making it unsuitable for drinking. "geologyenvironmentnaturemineralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a channel deeper or wider using a dredge."The construction crew used a dredge to deepen the river channel for easier boat passage. "nauticaltechnicalindustryenvironmentactiongeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring something to the surface with a dredge."The fishermen used a dredge to bring up the clams from the ocean floor. "nauticaltechnologyenvironmentindustryoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(Usually with up) to unearth."The archaeologists dredged up many ancient pottery shards from the riverbed. "archaeologyhistorygeologyoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA large shaker for sprinkling spices or seasonings during food preparation."She used the dredge to sprinkle a light layer of cinnamon onto her French toast. "utensilfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sprinkle (food) with spices or seasonings, using a dredge."Dredge the meat with the flour mixture you prepared earlier."foodutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mixture of oats and barley."The school cafeteria served a hearty breakfast of dredge this morning. "foodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
