dredge
//drɛdʒ//
Verb
To clear out or deepen a river, harbor, or other body of water by scooping out mud, sand, or debris from the bottom.
The city hired a company to dredge the harbor to allow larger ships to enter.
To bring up or uncover something from the bottom of a body of water using a dredging device.
The crew dredged old coins from the riverbed.
To search thoroughly or bring to light something forgotten or hidden, often used with 'up'.
She dredged up old memories from her childhood.
Verb
To coat food lightly with flour, sugar, breadcrumbs, or another dry ingredient.
Dredge the chicken pieces in flour before frying.
Noun
A machine or apparatus used for scooping up mud, sand, or other material from the bottom of a body of water.
The dredge removed tons of sand from the harbor floor.