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dredge

The correct spelling is dredge.

How to pronounce dredge

noun

IPA: /dɹɛdʒ/

Say it like: Dre-j

The correct spelling is dredge. Any instrument used to gather or take by dragging; as: For example: "to dredge up someone's unsavoury past"

Usage Examples

to dredge up someone's unsavoury past

Dredge the meat with the flour mixture you prepared earlier.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Any instrument used to gather or take by dragging; as:
  2. 2.Very fine mineral matter held in suspension in water.
  3. 3.A large shaker for sprinkling spices or seasonings during food preparation.
  4. 4.A mixture of oats and barley.

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.
  4. 4.To sprinkle (food) with spices or seasonings, using a dredge.

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