Definition of Dredge
Dredge
dredge
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(verb)
to use a boat or special device to remove materials that are not wanted in the bottom of a river, lake, or any kind of body of water;
e.g. Every week, a boat comes by to dredge the river because of so much trash and garbage that is in the rivers and lakes.
(verb)
to dig up or bring to light, to reveal information;
e.g. He began to dredge up memories better left forgotten.
(verb)
to lightly cover with;
e.g. They dredge the chicken in egg and flour before frying it in the pan.
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