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dredge1
- pronunciation:
- drej
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
any of numerous pieces of equipment used to clear solid matter from the bottom of a body of water, as by a scoop or suction pipe.
- similar words:
- drag
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| definition 2: |
a platform or barge to which a dredge is attached.
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| definition 3: |
a net made to be dragged through the water to catch fish or shellfish; dragnet.
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
dredged, dredges, dredging |
| definition 1: |
to take away solid material from the bottom of (a body of water).
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| definition 2: |
to gather or remove using a dredge.
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| definition 3: |
to bring hidden things or ideas to the surface or into consciousness.
The psychiatrist made him dredge up childhood memories. |
| related words: |
drag, hollow |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to operate or make use of a dredge.
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