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The definition of dredge is something that can dig or scoop things at the bottom of a body of water. (noun)
- An example of a dredge is a net that scoops scallops out of a bay.
- An example of a dredge is a machine that removes sand from a lake bottom.
To dredge means to search for or clear out something by digging. (verb)
- An example of dredge is to look in a river for a lost car at the bottom.
- An example of dredge is to dig sand up from a lake to make a channel for boats.
In cooking, to dredge means to coat something with a dry ingredient. (verb)
An example of dredge is to coat it with flour.
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