Definitions
1.nounAny instrument used to gather or take by dragging; as:
2.nounVery fine mineral matter held in suspension in water.
3.verbTo make a channel deeper or wider using a dredge.
4.verbTo bring something to the surface with a dredge.
5.verb(Usually with up) to unearth."to dredge up someone's unsavoury past"
6.nounA large shaker for sprinkling spices or seasonings during food preparation.
7.verbTo sprinkle (food) with spices or seasonings, using a dredge."Dredge the meat with the flour mixture you prepared earlier."