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Definition of Dredges
Dredge Dredge Dredge, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dredged; p. pr. & vb. n.
Dredging.]
To catch or gather with a dredge; to deepen with a dredging
machine. --R. Carew.
Dredging machine, a machine (commonly on a boat) used to
scoop up mud, gravel, or obstructions from the bottom of
rivers, docks, etc., so as to deepen them.
Dredge Dredge Dredge, n. [F. dr[`e]ge, dreige, fish net, from a word
akin to E. draw; cf. D. dreg, dregge, small anchor, dregnet
dragnet. ????. See Draw.]
1. Any instrument used to gather or take by dragging; as:
(a) A dragnet for taking up oysters, etc., from their
beds.
(b) A dredging machine.
(c) An iron frame, with a fine net attached, used in
collecting animals living at the bottom of the sea.
2. (Mining) Very fine mineral matter held in suspension in
water. --Raymond.
Dredge Dredge Dredge, v. t.
To sift or sprinkle flour, etc., on, as on roasting meat.
--Beau. & Fl.
Dredging box.
(a) Same as 2d Dredger.
(b) (Gun.) A copper box with a perforated lid; -- used for
sprinkling meal powder over shell fuses. --Farrow.
