dredge

  1. Noun.  Any instrument used to gather or take by dragging; as:.
  2. Noun.  Very fine mineral matter held in suspension in water.
  3. Verb.  to make a channel deeper or wider using a dredge.
  4. Verb.  to bring something to the surface with a dredge.
  5. Verb.  (''Usually with'' up) to unearth, such as an unsavoury past.
  6. Verb.  to coat moistened food with a powder, such as flour or sugar.

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