Any instrument used for gathering or taking by dragging, such as a dragnet for oysters, a dredging machine, or an iron frame with a fine net used for collecting sea animals at the bottom.

The act of dredging.

Very fine mineral matter held in suspension in water.

(cooking, countable) A large shaker for sprinkling spices or seasonings during food preparation.

(uncountable) A mixture of oats and barley.

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.

(cooking, transitive) To sprinkle (food) with spices or seasonings, using a dredge.