noun
Any instrument used to gather or take by dragging; as:
The act of dredging.
Very fine mineral matter held in suspension in water.
verb
To make a channel deeper or wider using a dredge.
To bring something to the surface with a dredge.
(transitive, usually with "up") To unearth.
noun
(cooking, countable) A large shaker for sprinkling spices or seasonings during food preparation.
(uncountable) A mixture of oats and barley.
verb
(cooking, transitive) To sprinkle (food) with spices or seasonings, using a dredge.