Any instrument used to gather or take by dragging; as:
Very fine mineral matter held in suspension in water.
To make a channel deeper or wider using a dredge.
To bring something to the surface with a dredge.
(Usually with up) to unearth.
to dredge up someone's unsavoury past
A large shaker for sprinkling spices or seasonings during food preparation.
To sprinkle (food) with spices or seasonings, using a dredge.
Dredge the meat with the flour mixture you prepared earlier.