Definitions
1.NounAny instrument used to gather or take by dragging; as:
A dragnet for taking up oysters, etc., from their beds.
A dredging machine.
An iron frame, with a fine net attached, used in collecting animals living at the bottom of the sea.
2.NounA dragnet for taking up oysters, etc., from their beds.
3.NounA dredging machine.
4.NounAn iron frame, with a fine net attached, used in collecting animals living at the bottom of the sea.
5.NounThe act of dredging.
6.NounVery fine mineral matter held in suspension in water.
7.VerbTo make a channel deeper or wider using a dredge.
8.VerbTo bring something to the surface with a dredge.
9.VerbTo unearth."to dredge up someone's unsavoury past"
10.NounA large shaker for sprinkling spices or seasonings during food preparation.
11.NounA mixture of oats and barley.
12.VerbTo sprinkle (food) with spices or seasonings, using a dredge."Dredge the meat with the flour mixture you prepared earlier."